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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In 2022, an Atlanta court found the “Chrisley Knows Best” couple guilty on charges of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank fraud, conspiracy to defraud the United States and tax fraud.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Spanish and English are the official languages of Puerto Rico, which is a self-governing unincorporated territory of the United States.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

United States star Christian Pulisic said the World Cup co-hosts are "ready to battle" on soccer's biggest stage as they prepare for a potentially bruising opener against Paraguay on Friday.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

There are, I believe, as of the start of recording today, five confirmed cases in the United States in animals.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

“We are sophisticated bilingual telephone operators commissioned by the United States Army to help win the war,” she said.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse