united

adjective

unit·​ed yu̇-ˈnī-təd How to pronounce united (audio)
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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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 But the talk in the sport for well over a year is that the owners are more united than in the past in wanting a salary cap and are ready to go to extremes to get one. Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025 Given it is so infrequent to see them together as a united red carpet pair, their choices to embrace their own fashion tastes felt all the much cooler. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 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 14 Nov. 2025.

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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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