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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This allows multiple agencies to deliver unified ticketing solutions under one regional system, improving transparency and accessibility for both users and authorities. Miroslav Katsarov, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 In 1980, the Israeli parliament passed a law declaring a unified Jerusalem as the nation's capital. Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 19 May 2026 This follows news from Marqo, which rolled out Sibbi, a unified commerce agent built to manage everything from product discovery to checkout in a single conversational thread. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 19 May 2026 The event brought together pastors, fathers, mentors, activists, business leaders, former gang members and residents from across Chicago in what organizers described as a unified effort to promote safety, accountability and opportunity on the South Side. Greg Wehner , Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 18 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 22 May. 2026.

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