the States
plural noun
informal
: the United States of America
My cousin from England is coming to visit me in the States.
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Same-day cancellations were also more common in the States.
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Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
The Mavic 4 Pro is not available from DJI or authorized retail partners in the States, and while the Air 3S is listed on its virtual storefront, it's been out of stock continuously for a similar interval.
—PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
His surprising gold medal in the light-heavyweight division, over a Polish champion seven years his senior, made Clay something of a household name in the States.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
The orbit of the United States and the States must be different and not conflicting.
—Joseph Thorndike, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
After launching in Europe, the Peel It Back Tour hit the States in early August, treating fans in Oakland, California, to a mix of hits and deep cuts that continue to define their legacy as a seminal force in industrial rock.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The guild was involved with the WGA action in the States and has struck meaningful deals of late with the likes of the BBC, Netflix and the trade body that represents UK agents.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
The New Boy first hit the festival circuit in 2023 and is only just now making its way onto streaming here in the States.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2025
Since then, however, so many Brits have come to the States utilizing their American accents very successfully.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
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Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
The Mavic 4 Pro is not available from DJI or authorized retail partners in the States, and while the Air 3S is listed on its virtual storefront, it's been out of stock continuously for a similar interval.
—PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
His surprising gold medal in the light-heavyweight division, over a Polish champion seven years his senior, made Clay something of a household name in the States.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
The orbit of the United States and the States must be different and not conflicting.
—Joseph Thorndike, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
After launching in Europe, the Peel It Back Tour hit the States in early August, treating fans in Oakland, California, to a mix of hits and deep cuts that continue to define their legacy as a seminal force in industrial rock.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The guild was involved with the WGA action in the States and has struck meaningful deals of late with the likes of the BBC, Netflix and the trade body that represents UK agents.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
The New Boy first hit the festival circuit in 2023 and is only just now making its way onto streaming here in the States.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2025
Since then, however, so many Brits have come to the States utilizing their American accents very successfully.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
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“The States.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20States. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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