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

This World Cup will feature a record 48 teams, with 78 of its 104 games in the United States.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Portugal also had 11 with only Germany, on 12, having more in action in the United States last summer.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

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

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Before telegraph wires crisscrossed the United States, news traveled only as fast as a horse could run from town to town.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock