united

adjective

unit·​ed yu̇-ˈnī-təd How to pronounce united (audio)
Synonyms of unitednext
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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Namely, 81% of those surveyed for the poll said the wealthy and non-wealthy are more divided than united. Melina Khan, USA Today, 18 June 2026 Her team may have lost; however, Peter Newby said the group is still united. Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 18 June 2026 Traders on prediction market platform Kalshi forecast a more united Fed in its June meeting. Jeff Cox, CNBC, 17 June 2026 The approval Monday was met with united criticism by Republicans, who not only disagreed with the budget’s policies, but also said the deal did not placate concerns about the state’s financial health. Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026 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 23 Jun. 2026.

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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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