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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Belgium-based Kinepolis will soon operate 13 cinemas across the United States.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Alexander said he had spoken to the British ambassador to the United States who is in touch with US authorities.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

His threat came after Iran warned the shaky ceasefire in their three-month war was "practically meaningless" following the latest strikes by the United States, which saw Tehran respond with attacks around the region.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

That’s why this isn’t going away in the United States.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Until recently this story remained unpublished, hidden and overlooked just as were the stories of an incalculable number of figures in the history of Black people in the United States.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson