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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Women must be more vocal, more informed, and more united than ever in their quest for equality. Gemma Allen, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 Assuming all Democrats oppose the tax package, which is expected, Republicans will need to be almost completely united to clear the legislation, a reality that is emboldening GOP lawmakers in favor of lifting the SALT tax cap. Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 2 Dec. 2024 During the 2024 presidential campaign, the U.S. foreign policy establishment was virtually united in declaring Donald Trump unfit to serve as commander in chief. Jeffrey A. Friedman, Foreign Affairs, 21 Nov. 2024 Myo Kyaw Soe—Xinhua/Getty Images 2022 Resistance forces become more united, with many PDF units and ethnic armies forming partnerships to launch joint attacks against junta troops. Koh Ewe, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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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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