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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A new study reveals that cities across the United States and Canada experienced a noticeable drop in ground vibrations during the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

According to participants, the United States was the only voice in the room projecting short-term confidence.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

“It seems that the United States wants the Iranian regime to taste its own medicine,” said Saudi political analyst Salman al-Ansari.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

LIV Golf has been popular in golf-starved locales such as Australia and South Africa, but TV ratings are low everywhere and interest in events held in the United States is tepid.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

They would go on to become the president and attorney general of the United States, respectively.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson