This is the 9737th most frequent Russian word.
штатам
The dative plural form of "штат," meaning "states" (as in U.S. states) or "staffs" in certain contexts.
The word 'штатам' is in the dative plural form, used to express directionality or relation towards states geographically.
Он планирует поездку по разным штатам Америки.
He is planning a trip across various states of America.
Here 'штатам' is in the dative plural form, showing distribution towards or among the states.
Подарки были распределены между штатам.
The gifts were distributed among the states.
In this instance, 'штатам' is used in the dative plural form, indicating the recipient of the action.