unionized

adjective

union·​ized ˈyün-yə-ˌnīzd How to pronounce unionized (audio)
Synonyms of unionizednext
: characterized by the presence of labor unions

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At least 51 of the state’s 180 nursing homes include unionized staff. Jenna Carlesso, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2026 Hundreds of attendants recalled The airline, meanwhile, is reactivating 500 of 1,300 unionized flight attendants who were furloughed late last year, the company confirmed. David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026 American has more unionized employees than any airline in the world. Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026 In Los Angeles, dancers at the topless bar Star Garden became the only unionized group of strippers in the country. Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unionized

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First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unionized was in 1900

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“Unionized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unionized. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.

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