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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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

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

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Human infections remain rare in the United States, and no cases have been reported on the West Coast.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

The player is currently preparing for the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, but club-to-club talks can continue to take place.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Because Russia—then known as the Soviet Union—was a Communist nation, propaganda in the United States focused on anti-Communist messaging.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly