tristate
adjective
tri·state
ˈtrī-ˈstāt 
-ˌstāt
: of, relating to, or consisting of three adjoining states
the tristate area
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Parts of the Hudson Valley got 18 inches or more, with similar totals recorded throughout the tristate area.
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
Along the way, Pitbull and Lil Jon will make stops in 33 other locations, including the tristate cities of Wantagh (Aug. 25), Syracuse (Aug. 26) and Saratoga Springs (Sept. 2) in New York, Hartford, Conn. on Aug. 28, and Holmdel, N.J. on Sept. 3.
—Vivian Kwarmn, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026
According to the Secret Service, there were over 300 SIM servers, 100,000 SIM cards, and other illicit materials found in multiple sites in the tristate area surrounding New York City.
—Jenna McLaughlin, NPR, 23 Sep. 2025
Today, Gregorys has more than 50 locations, but the deal with Craveworthy Brands is meant to help franchise Gregorys and expand beyond its tristate stronghold.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2025
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
Along the way, Pitbull and Lil Jon will make stops in 33 other locations, including the tristate cities of Wantagh (Aug. 25), Syracuse (Aug. 26) and Saratoga Springs (Sept. 2) in New York, Hartford, Conn. on Aug. 28, and Holmdel, N.J. on Sept. 3.
—Vivian Kwarmn, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026
According to the Secret Service, there were over 300 SIM servers, 100,000 SIM cards, and other illicit materials found in multiple sites in the tristate area surrounding New York City.
—Jenna McLaughlin, NPR, 23 Sep. 2025
Today, Gregorys has more than 50 locations, but the deal with Craveworthy Brands is meant to help franchise Gregorys and expand beyond its tristate stronghold.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2025
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“Tristate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tristate. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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