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
Recent Examples of united from the Web
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Their united front to attend their high school graduation ceremony May 24 would make any union steward proud.
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The four leading secondary ticket sites in the U.K. have taken a united stance against touts looking to turn a profit from Sunday's Ariana Grande Manchester Benefit Concert.
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Emboldened by closer U.S. ties under Trump, analysts say Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E. seek to smash any opposition that could weaken a united front against Iranian influence in the Middle East.
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His greatest hope for today is for a united country.
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Nor is Europe united in its approach to Trump: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has cracked down on critics at home, has embraced the U.S. leader.
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For the White House, the Vatican stop caps a tour through key sites of the world’s three major religions, following stops in Saudi Arabia and Israel, designed to promote tolerance and a united approach to terrorism.
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But the Old World remains united in one thing, at least: its never-ending appeal to American television consumers.
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How many opportunities have been missed for the hip hop and space community to become united?
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Circa 1552
First Known Use of united
circa 1552
UNITED Defined for English Language Learners
united
playDefinition of united for English Language Learners
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: involving people or groups working together to achieve something
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: made up of members who share the same purpose, interest, etc.
UNITED Defined for Kids
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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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