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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Mirror emergency management’s unified command model; include AI ethicists, biosecurity experts, legal/compliance leads and C-suite representation. Jordan Henry, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 Beyond content, patients will be a part of a unified loyalty program, and should expect similar experiences from each clinic. James Manso, Footwear News, 27 May 2026 The principle also serves as a unified evaluation framework applicable to existing robotic platforms. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026 The rare move underscores how Washington’s policies toward the region are increasingly dividing the 15-member bloc, which has long prided itself on being a unified force. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unified

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

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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 31 May. 2026.

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