united

adjective

unit·​ed yu̇-ˈnī-təd How to pronounce united (audio)
Synonyms of unitednext
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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Anishinaabe people dreamed of a confederation in the Great Lakes, rising like a white mountain, one that reached back to precolonial days but also looked forward to a modern and united Indigenous people. Literary Hub, 26 May 2026 That’s because the MAGA movement is united, not by any particular set of ideological commitments but by commitment to a particular person. Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026 On September 16, 2004, players were officially locked out, but unlike in 1995 when the prospect of the season being canceled led owners to blink, owners remained united, and on February 16, 2005—exactly five months into the lockout—the season was canceled. Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026 In a final battle, the Darksaber is destroyed, Gideon and his clones are seemingly killed, and the newly united Mandalorians settle back on Mandalore. Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 16 May 2026 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 2 Jun. 2026.

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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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