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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The Democrats should stay united to stand up for working and middle class Americans. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025 Still, these actions underscore a united effort to safeguard cultural heritage and support local communities amid rising travel demand. Emese MacZko, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 Absent clarity from the transition team, some Latin American leaders are instead crafting a united response in anticipation of any executive orders related to immigration or deportations issued once Mr. Trump takes office. Maria Abi-Habib, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025 Their united presence presumably stemmed from their continuing sense of obligation for the rituals that unite and define the nation, like state funerals and presidential inaugurations. Susan Page, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 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 6 Feb. 2025.

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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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