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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Gosha sighs, at the prospect of having to raise an amount that, over in the States, would be less than 50 bucks. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 11 July 2026 The series has officially been renewed, with Storrie and Williams set to return for a second season scheduled to premiere in spring 2027 on HBO Max in the States and Crave in Canada. — Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 After moving to the States in June, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle appeared ready to air their grievances, starting with a multi-million dollar contract with Netflix. — Emma Banks, InStyle, 7 July 2026 That’s just one example of how World Cup fever is manifesting in New York City and the States. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for the States

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the States
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“The States.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20States. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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