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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Supreme Court in the 1974 United States v.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

Ayala, who grew up in El Sereno and is married with two sons, has deep family roots in the United States Postal Service.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

He has been linked with La Liga leaders Barcelona, Serie A side Juventus and clubs in the United States, while Ligue 1 leaders Paris St-Germain have reportedly, external been suitors in the past.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

On the ratio chart against the United States Oil Fund, notice the bifurcation started in early February, several weeks before the Iran conflict began.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

They would go on to become the president and attorney general of the United States, respectively.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson