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December 1, 2025

Is “the United States” singular or plural?

Is ‘the United States’ considered singular or plural, and how do we know which verb form we should use when talking about it?

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    Alex December 9, 2025 – 07:43

    That's an interesting question! “The United States” is singular in modern English when referring to the country as one nation.

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    Daisy December 9, 2025 – 03:47

    United States are...

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