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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Online personalities a source of division Though widely regarded at the conference as separate from Republicans, the conservative movement is predominantly united, Plano resident Bruce Dunn said.
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Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2026
Throughout it all, Senate Democrats stood united — no wavering, no backing down.
—Sam Gringlas, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
Republicans have attempted to drive a similar wedge over transgender politics, holding a vote last weekend on whether to restrict biological males from competing in women’s sports, but Democrats managed to stay united in opposing the legislation in a 49-41 vote.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
That pack loyalty appeared to be what kept them united through their harrowing escape and long walk home.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
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Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2026
Throughout it all, Senate Democrats stood united — no wavering, no backing down.
—Sam Gringlas, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
Republicans have attempted to drive a similar wedge over transgender politics, holding a vote last weekend on whether to restrict biological males from competing in women’s sports, but Democrats managed to stay united in opposing the legislation in a 49-41 vote.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
That pack loyalty appeared to be what kept them united through their harrowing escape and long walk home.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
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