the States
plural noun
informal
: the United States of America
My cousin from England is coming to visit me in the States.
Examples of the States in a Sentence
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Here's how to watch the reality show in the States.
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Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 31 May 2026
In addition to his solo set in the States, Collins also played drums for both Eric Clapton and the reunion of Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
However, this staple of American fashion may instantly identify me as being from the States.
—Jamie Davis Smith, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
Here in the States, Korean giant LG is best known for appliances like refrigerators and TVs—but the best LG Beauty products prove that the brand is a force in the K-beauty universe, too.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 May 2026
On arrival in the States, users can purchase the eSIM to activate the service.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Woods was seen disembarking his plane at Palm Beach International Airport on May 13, and while the assumption was that his return to the States signaled the end of his treatment overseas, the return to Switzerland likely signals that the rehab process is ongoing.
—Mark Harris, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
Initially, when Djena got to the States, she was tasked with taking care of Denise and Mohamed’s youngest child, Timou, who was not yet two years old.
—Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Back in the States, Ted was alone.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 17 May 2026
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Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 31 May 2026
In addition to his solo set in the States, Collins also played drums for both Eric Clapton and the reunion of Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
However, this staple of American fashion may instantly identify me as being from the States.
—Jamie Davis Smith, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
Here in the States, Korean giant LG is best known for appliances like refrigerators and TVs—but the best LG Beauty products prove that the brand is a force in the K-beauty universe, too.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 May 2026
On arrival in the States, users can purchase the eSIM to activate the service.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Woods was seen disembarking his plane at Palm Beach International Airport on May 13, and while the assumption was that his return to the States signaled the end of his treatment overseas, the return to Switzerland likely signals that the rehab process is ongoing.
—Mark Harris, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
Initially, when Djena got to the States, she was tasked with taking care of Denise and Mohamed’s youngest child, Timou, who was not yet two years old.
—Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Back in the States, Ted was alone.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 17 May 2026
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“The States.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20States. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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