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adjective unit·ed \ yu̇-ˈnī-təd \

Definition of united

1 :made one :combined

2 :relating to or produced by joint action

a united effort

3 :being in agreement :harmonious

a united family

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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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Over the past 2 years, more than 150 German libraries, universities, and research institutes have formed a united front trying to force academic publishers into a new way of doing business.

— gretchen vogel, Science | AAAS, "A bold open-access push in Germany could change the future of academic publishing," 23 Aug. 2017
Arsene Wenger has called on Arsenal fans to stay united behind the team after Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Stoke at the bet365 Stadium, insisting that his side dominated the game and were unlucky not to come away with the points.

— SI.com, "Arsene Wenger Calls for Fan Unity After Just Two Games of New Season Following Stoke Humiliation," 21 Aug. 2017
Maintaining a united front against the expansionist regime in Tehran was the impetus behind the arguments of those who preferred to sweep the crisis under the rug and move on to other issues.

— matthew rj brodsky, National Review, "Qatar’s Dirty Hands," 3 Aug. 2017
The Trump White House, and all its daily foibles, has the power to bring co-workers together in a united front of disbelief.

— dayna evans, The Cut, "The Trump White House Makes Your Office Feel As Placid As a Garden Center," 1 Aug. 2017
Those people bucked up vulnerable Democratic senators so that Chuck Schumer could count on a united Congress.

— charles p. pierce, Esquire, "It All Begins with the People in the Streets," 28 July 2017
On Friday morning, the West Wing scrambled to present a united public front.

— the washington post, NOLA.com, "Sarah Huckabee Sanders named as Trump's new press secretary," 21 July 2017
The president has argued that Turkey is united and that the events of that night clarified the line between loyalty and sedition.

— kareem fahim, Washington Post, "Erdogan’s speech on anniversary of coup attempt highlights Turkey’s divisions," 15 July 2017
The White House has also expressed frustration with the array of outside GOP groups that have failed to unify behind the Senate bill, allowing a united front from opponents to box-in Republican lawmakers.

— alex altman, PEOPLE.com, "‘This Bill’s Gotten Worse’: New Senate GOP Health Plan Struggles to Win Over Critics on Either Side of the Aisle," 13 July 2017

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Definition of united for English Language Learners

: involving people or groups working together to achieve something
: made up of members who share the same purpose, interest, etc.

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adjective unit·ed \ yu̇-ˈnī-təd \

Definition of united for Students

1 :made one

United States of America

2 :having the same goals, ideas, and principles The jury is united in its belief of her innocence.

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