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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Schumer, who up until last night opposed the CR, changed his mind, while House Democrats have remained united in their opposition to the CR. Forbestv, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025 And although Schumer signaled his caucus was united, not all Democrats agree. Claudia Grisales, NPR, 13 Mar. 2025 Earlier Tuesday, Johnson projected confidence that Republicans could get the bill across the finish line -- even as Democrats remained united in opposition. Lauren Peller, ABC News, 11 Mar. 2025 Like Friday’s news conference, the letter marked a united political front from some of the most nationally prominent Illinois Democrats to counter Trump’s efforts to disrupt norms in the federal government. Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 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 26 Mar. 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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