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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Huntington Beach’s united slate of conservative candidates, Chad Williams, Butch Twining and Don Kennedy, appear poised to win all three seats up for grabs in the City Council election, which would cement conservative control over city policy with a 7-0 majority. Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024 Relatedly, the authors’ assertion that France, Germany, and the United Kingdom will consent to a united foreign policy direction defies logic: great-power peace in Europe is due to an overwhelming Pax Americana, not because its countries have suddenly become benevolent. Sumantra Maitra, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2024 The company’s culture had shifted from reactive to proactive, from disconnected leaders to a united, high-performing team. Carlos Hoyos, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 Advertisement Trump’s speech was a show of power — a message that the MAGA movement is strong and united, if not entirely coherent, in a vision of America that does not welcome diversity or equality in any sphere. Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 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 25 Nov. 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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