unified

adjective

uni·​fied ˈyü-nə-ˌfīd How to pronounce unified (audio)
Synonyms of unifiednext
: brought together as one
Although police subculture is often treated as a unified and coherent whole, it is, in fact, riven by conflict and contradictions in normative orders.Steve Herbert
For the rebels, loss of these bases was not only tactical but also factional: members of what had been considered a unified ethnic group and the core of the rebel movements in Burma could no longer maintain their group integrity.Curtis N. Thomson
As it is, the fact of a single unified sovereignty ensures that these regions must remain persistently stunted relative to those of central Japan.Jane Jacobs
In fact, our culture is not one unified system but rather consists of competing systems …Thomas McLaughlin

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Gandhi noted that Prime Video now works with more than 600 partners globally as part of its effort to create a unified viewing experience. Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 17 June 2026 In return, a crowd bowed and waved its arms in unified worship; a quarterback who actually calls this place home posted three emojis of a goat; and a party launched in Argentina. Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026 The unified squad is made up of students with and without disabilities with one goal – to inspire others through teamwork, friendship, and inclusion. Najahe Sherman, CBS News, 16 June 2026 The materials form molecular-level bonds, resulting in a robust, unified structure. Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unified

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unified was in 1859

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“Unified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unified. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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