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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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Silajdžić campaigned for abolition of the entities – Republika Srpska and the Bosnian Federation – and the creation of a single united Bosnia. Adis Maksić, The Conversation, 19 Nov. 2025 But to Cormican, the loss of Santa’s Enchanted Forest is acute because going there was an experience that united generation after generation. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2025 Children thrive emotionally when parents act as a united secure base, fostering self-worth and stable relationships. Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025 Roujol believes the most transformative element of the L’Oréal-Kering Beauty deal is the groups’ teaming together as a united force in wellness and longevity, which has massive potential. Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 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 4 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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