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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The search tool was set up by the German newspaper, Die Zeit, in cooperation with archives in Germany and in the United States.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

That has also come amid a trade standoff with the United States that played a role in last year's growth reading coming in at its lowest level in decades.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

So why should we in the United States take any notice?

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

“Roberto Velasco seems to be a intelligent and well-educated person,” said one veteran Mexican diplomat posted to the United States, who asked to not be named because the person was not authorized to speak.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

“Number, please,” I say in the syrupy voice they taught us in the training I was forced to go to even though I’d already been trained by the United States Army.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse