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

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

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

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

I traveled all over Holland, to other parts of Europe, to the United States.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom