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as in unanimous
having or marked by agreement in feeling or action
the party must present a united front if it hopes to win the election
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as in collective
used or done by a number of people as a group
when a campaign to raise funds is this successful, it's only because of the united effort of all concerned
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as in combined
to come together to form a single unit
using the microscope, we watched the water droplets unite into a single pool
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as in consolidated
to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control
united several teams under the reorganization plan
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as in cooperated
to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members
parents united to reform the school's curriculum
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as in collaborated
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end
only if private investors and public officials unite for the common good, will this city experience an economic revival
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Recent Examples of united
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
This united effort among Pflugerville businesses reflects the true spirit of the season—compassion, generosity, and community.
—Austin American-Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025
Considering Canada was an afterthought in the men’s game when the World Cup was awarded to the united North American bid in 2018, these feelings of anticipation are warranted.
—Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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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
This united effort among Pflugerville businesses reflects the true spirit of the season—compassion, generosity, and community.
—Austin American-Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025
Considering Canada was an afterthought in the men’s game when the World Cup was awarded to the united North American bid in 2018, these feelings of anticipation are warranted.
—Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for united
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Most recently, Alves lost a unanimous decision to Abus Magomedov in May 2024.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Auburn had been the unanimous No. 1 for three straight weeks before that loss and remained at the top last week despite seeing nearly half of those first-place votes go primarily to Alabama, with a few to Florida and Tennessee.—
Aaron Beard,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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Making up for Betts’ absence required a collective effort, and Barker did her part.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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These emotions and this trauma are paramount and require our collective compassion and care as our communities heal.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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This was the weekend when Arsenal hammered Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest consolidated fourth place by beating Brentford, Bournemouth moved to fifth, Chelsea dropped points and Manchester City lost again.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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The comprehensive dashboard allows for seamless monitoring of nutrition, workouts, sleep and overall wellness, all consolidated into a single, user-friendly interface.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
22 Dec. 2024
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Federal sources further clarified that Paul has not cooperated with authorities or struck any deal against Sean Combs.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
19 Dec. 2024
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During the Cold War, the United States and its allies cooperated on trade and security through mechanisms such as the Coordinating Committee for Multilateral Export Controls.—
Peter E. Harrell,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Dec. 2024
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Aside from the welcome bottle of Champagne, the brands also collaborated on curating a property-wide selection of Krug Champagne across all of the resort's restaurants and bars, including tastings in the property's new wine cellar.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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In 2012, Kim Jones, the former Louis Vuitton men’s designer, collaborated with Kapital for the French label’s Spring/Summer 2013 collection.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Jan. 2025
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This flash drive is compatible with most modern smart devices, so backing up your files from your phone or transferring a project between your computer and tablet is a breeze.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Feb. 2025
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Owning a movie theater was a lifelong dream for Floyd, who notes that a commitment to supporting independent film is not always compatible with the need to turn a profit.—
Cory Stillman,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2025
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Designed for nighttime use, Sunday Riley’s vegan eye cream boosts collagen production with a 6% retinol complex fused with bioactive centella asiatica.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
5 Jan. 2025
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Each one is hand cut, fused and sanded.—
Amazon,
refinery29.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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In an economic study published in 1963, the historian Ping Chiu found that in California the two groups were mostly stratified into different labor pools, with the Chinese concentrated in lower-wage jobs in agriculture and industries such as textile and cigar manufacturing.—
Michael Luo,
The New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2025
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Espresso is bold, creamy, and intensely concentrated, while coffee is lighter and often served in much larger quantities.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2025
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“United.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/united. Accessed 24 Feb. 2025.
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