united

adjective

unit·​ed yu̇-ˈnī-təd How to pronounce united (audio)
1
: made one : combined
2
: relating to or produced by joint action
a united effort
3
: being in agreement : harmonious
a united family
unitedly adverb

Examples of united in a Sentence

a united campaign against drug abuse the party must present a united front if it hopes to win the election
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In fact, Americans are pretty united on a possible solution. Dan Doonan, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 And Democrats in both chambers appear to be united, to the person, against the GOP’s reconciliation bill. Mike Lillis, The Hill, 30 Mar. 2025 Though separated by more than a century, Emin and Turner are united, in part, by geography: both spent time in Margate, the coastal town where Turner worked during the 1830s and where Emin was raised during the 1960s and ’70s. Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 28 Mar. 2025 House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) must rely on his Republican conference staying united to pass a continuing resolution to keep the government open, a feat proven difficult throughout his speakership, as hard-liners typically push back against short-term spending deals. Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for united

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of united was circa 1552

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“United.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/united. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

united

adjective
unit·​ed
yu̇-ˈnīt-əd
1
: made one : combined
2
: relating to or produced by joint action
a united drive against drug abuse
3
: being in agreement : harmonious
a united family
unitedly adverb

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