united

adjective

unit·​ed yu̇-ˈnī-təd How to pronounce united (audio)
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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Following Mauricio Pochettino and Jose Mourinho — charismatic coaches who created genuine connections with the group — Nuno’s inability to form a united atmosphere in the dressing room halted any early-season momentum. Elias Burke, New York Times, 10 June 2025 With Republicans holding a slim 220-212 majority in the House, a handful of holdouts can sink the legislation if all Democrats stay united, as expected. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 June 2025 In Baghdad, at a successful Arab League summit, the Iraqi government declared its support for a united Arab world and its rejection of foreign interference. Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 23 May 2025 Israeli President Isaac Herzog said early Thursday morning that the country remains united with the families of slain embassy staffers in Washington. Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for united

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of united was circa 1552

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“United.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/united. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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united

adjective
unit·​ed
yu̇-ˈnīt-əd
1
: made one : combined
2
: relating to or produced by joint action
a united drive against drug abuse
3
: being in agreement : harmonious
a united family
unitedly adverb

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