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 victim families, sometimes paid, with a calculation that a single payment would protect their family and business in India and the United States as well.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

“It seems that the United States wants the Iranian regime to taste its own medicine,” said Saudi political analyst Salman al-Ansari.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Travel at the World Cups in Russia and Qatar was free, and the United States had committed to offer the same perk in its host agreement with Fifa.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Notably, the United States federal government funded those same charities until the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

We went to New York from Rochester, then all over the United States.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock