Arkansas

[ahr-kuhn-saw, ar-kan-zuhs] / ˈɑr kənˌsɔ, ærˈkæn zəs /

NOUN

u.s. state

Synonyms

WEAK

Bear State Bowie State Hot Springs State Ozark country Razorback State Toothpick State Wonder State land of opportunity natural state

Example Sentences

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Arkansas starter Payton Burnham didn’t last long against UCLA’s powerful lineup.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

The Arkansas Medical Board said it is not currently investigating any complaints against the doctors.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

As of last year, Ouachita County, where Camden sits, and neighboring Calhoun County employed 3,140 people in their aerospace and defense industries, up about 54% from 2020, according to the Arkansas Department of Commerce.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

In recent weeks, Harris has spoken at a fundraiser in South Carolina, a party luncheon in Michigan and a dinner in Arkansas.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Fayetteville is Tornado Alley adjacent, in the Arkansas hills just east of the Oklahoma border, and since her parents are Okies by birth, they take the frequent watches and warnings seriously.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith