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

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

The name of an Arkansas coal plant receiving an exemption was misspelled, for instance, as was the name of the company Phillips 66, which was granted exemptions at its oil refineries in Illinois and Texas.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

The first thing I remember about being a person living in Little Rock, Arkansas, during the 1940s is the gut-wrenching fear in my heart and in my tummy that I was in danger.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals