united

adjective

unit·​ed yu̇-ˈnī-təd How to pronounce united (audio)
Synonyms of unitednext
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 Democrats are going to stay united on extending the subsidies for maybe three years while the Republicans try to get their act together on healthcare. ABC News, 7 Dec. 2025 Advertisement Their united stance showed that a broad, collective national movement, rooted in civil society, human and women’s rights, and Iran’s diverse democratic traditions, has the capacity to steer the country toward a historic transformation. Narges Mohammadi, Time, 5 Dec. 2025 In any event, the prospect of a united CBS Sports/TNT Sports is off the table, at least for the time being. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 5 Dec. 2025 When Vivi goes to live with their father, Sofia fights to keep everyone united, becoming the emotional bridge between tradition and transformation as gender identity and physical distance threaten to fracture the household. Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 3 Dec. 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 13 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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