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 Games in Los Angeles are expected to draw massive crowds and will be the first Summer Olympics held in the United States since Atlanta hosted in 1996.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

The United States Navy will deploy a nuclear-powered submarine squadron to a strategic Australian navy port this year, Canberra's defence minister said on Friday.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Alexander said he had spoken to the British ambassador to the United States who is in touch with US authorities.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

There are, I believe, as of the start of recording today, five confirmed cases in the United States in animals.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

“There’s a map of the United States for giving the shipping rates. Tear out that map and bring it to school. We start geography tomorrow.”

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck