united
adjective
unit·ed
yu̇-ˈnī-təd 
1
: made one : combined
2
: relating to or produced by joint action
a united effort
3
: being in agreement : harmonious
a united family
unitedly
adverb
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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The astronauts have also talked about how Earth looks like one united place, rather than a globe marked by lines demarcating countries or other divisions.
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Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Jesus Hellin/Europa Press via Getty Images This week, the NBA and the EuroLeague will come together and see if there is a united future for basketball in Europe.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
In fact, shortly thereafter, business leaders nationwide rallied behind Abraham Lincoln’s growing effort to preserve a united America and combat slavery.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Americans are safer when NATO is strong and united.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
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Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Jesus Hellin/Europa Press via Getty Images This week, the NBA and the EuroLeague will come together and see if there is a united future for basketball in Europe.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
In fact, shortly thereafter, business leaders nationwide rallied behind Abraham Lincoln’s growing effort to preserve a united America and combat slavery.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Americans are safer when NATO is strong and united.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for united
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“United.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/united. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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