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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
Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Feb. 2025
Republicans will need to stay largely united to pass the plan with tight margins in both chambers.
—Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 8 Mar. 2025
Part of the British Isles supported Charles I for the monarchy, while the rest of the kingdom was divided on who should lead their united kingdom.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2025
The president chastised Democrats who were largely united in opposing Trump’s speech.
—Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Pressure to move forward with the second phase is coming in a united message from two key figures, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff.
—Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Feb. 2025
Republicans will need to stay largely united to pass the plan with tight margins in both chambers.
—Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 8 Mar. 2025
Part of the British Isles supported Charles I for the monarchy, while the rest of the kingdom was divided on who should lead their united kingdom.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2025
The president chastised Democrats who were largely united in opposing Trump’s speech.
—Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for united
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Marvin Vettori by unanimous decision unanimous decision (49-46 x3) Chidi Njokuani def.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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The unanimous three-judge panel on the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found the administration is likely to succeed in its February appeal, though the two judges appointed by Democratic presidents made clear a challenge could still succeed in the future.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Panthers right now have 16 players — 10 forwards, five defensemen and one goaltender — under contract for next season at a collective cap hit of $76.5 million.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2025
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The ability to use feedback from others to reframe your ideas is a key part of collective collaboration.—
Tendayi Viki,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 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
Adjective
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Pilates exercises are compatible with functional movement.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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Not every game will be compatible, but hopefully, the exceptions will be few and far between.—
Will Greenwald,
PCMAG,
19 Mar. 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 28 Mar. 2025.
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