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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Hollywood legend Richard Gere on Thursday said he was "ashamed" of the way the United States is handling migration as he launched an initiative to change attitudes to the topic in Berlin.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Investigating active government officials in Mexico is a new strategy for the United States, which in the past refrained from targeting sitting leaders in allied countries with criminal investigations because of the clear political ramifications.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

He perhaps brought the same bag he took to Istanbul a week or two ago as he brought European adaptors to the United States.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Jill Biden has lived a remarkable life as the wife of a senator, vice president and president of the United States.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

“We are sophisticated bilingual telephone operators commissioned by the United States Army to help win the war,” she said.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse