United States

[yoo-nahy-tid steyts] / yuˈnaɪ tɪd ˈsteɪts /

NOUN

United States of America

Synonyms

WEAK

America Land of Liberty New World U.S. U.S.A. US US of A USA land of opportunity the States

Example Sentences

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Sherrell and colleagues from Rutgers and partner institutions in the United States and the United Kingdom chose to gather direct field measurements instead.

From Science Daily

The United States participated alongside Israel, though U.S. officials have not fully detailed the scope of its involvement.

From Salon

If you X-rayed the state of oral health care in the United States, particularly for people 65 and older, the picture would be full of cavities.

From Los Angeles Times

Messi, 38, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by former president Joe Biden January 2025, the highest civilian honor in the United States, but did not attend the ceremony at the White House.

From Barron's

The top diplomat of Oman, which mediated talks Thursday in Geneva between the United States and Iran, had been optimistic for a compromise.

From Barron's