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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According to participants, the United States was the only voice in the room projecting short-term confidence.

From BBC • 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

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

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

Then, summerlike heat in March broke monthly records in many areas of the Western United States.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Even with all she had going on, Grandma met my grandfather and left everything to come to the United States.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer