Alaska

[uh-las-kuh] / əˈlæs kə /

NOUN

u.s. state

Synonyms

WEAK

America's Icebox Seward's Folly the 49th state the Klondike the Last Frontier the frozen North

Example Sentences

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Prior to the rise in cases seen during the 2010s, the parasite had been documented on remote islands in northwestern Alaska.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

Travel agent Alston Causey’s top choice for a domestic trip that feels international is Alaska, and he recommends cruising as the best way to tour the state.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

It’s reminiscent of former Alaska federal judge Joshua Kindred’s 2024 resignation: Following revelations of conflicts of interest with the U.S.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

The airline, which recently merged with Alaska Airlines, is the last U.S. airline to offer such meals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Miss Lawrence pointed to a big piece of land across the sea from Alaska.

From "I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964" by Lauren Tarshis