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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The act allows the president to carry out a limited military intervention to respond to an urgent situation created by an attack against the United States.

From Barron's

The United States has opposed what Vice President JD Vance called "excessive regulation", warning it could stifle innovation in the key sector.

From Barron's

Sherrell and colleagues from Rutgers and partner institutions in the United States and the United Kingdom chose to gather direct field measurements instead.

From Science Daily

The United States participated alongside Israel, though U.S. officials have not fully detailed the scope of its involvement.

From Salon

If you X-rayed the state of oral health care in the United States, particularly for people 65 and older, the picture would be full of cavities.

From Los Angeles Times