united

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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Wine and Besigye recently made peace, fueling talk of a united front against Museveni, who has never faced a single opposition candidate in an election. — Rodney Muhumuza, The Seattle Times, "As Uganda targets a pop star rival, media under pressure," 18 May 2019 This week’s annual Sino-European Union summit ending Tuesday was—at least in Chinese minds—supposed to show a united front against the Trump administration’s combative trade tactics. — Nathaniel Taplin, WSJ, "Europe Wants a Better Deal With China Too," 11 Apr. 2019 The world has rightly united to fight the extremism that has made sorrowful brethren out of cities like New York, Paris, London, and Manchester and that has taken so many lives in Sri Lanka in recent days. — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, "Prince William Gave a Moving Speech at Christchurch's Al Noor Mosque. Here's the Full Transcript.," 26 Apr. 2019 People were united, too, in the sense that the state of resources in the schools is unacceptable. — Philly.com, "The new Philly school board convenes next month. What do people want members to know?," 25 June 2018 The 12-member act is set to release their first music as a united team later this summer. — Tamar Herman, Billboard, "LOONA yyxy Release Ominous 'One' Video: Watch," 13 July 2018 At a time when the country is sharply divided, Houston stands clearly united. — Eric Berger, Ars Technica, "Harvey: This is probably the worst US flood storm ever; I’ll never be the same," 25 Aug. 2018 Thailand’s opposition parties banded together in a united front to form a new government, challenging the junta chief, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, to draw on the votes of an unelected Senate to stay in power. — James Hookway, WSJ, "Pro-Democracy Parties Challenge Thai Junta’s Grip After Contentious Vote," 27 Mar. 2019 Over the years, hot duos have hit the carpet together and served up a stylish united front. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, "14 Power Couples Who Rocked the Red Carpet at the SAG Awards," 26 Jan. 2019

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