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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The bureau is part of a united statewide effort, backed by strong leadership from the mayor, city council, city administrator, governor, our congressional delegation and fellow Portlanders. Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025 Billie Eilish, Gracie Abrams and hundreds of other artists are taking a united stand against threats to free speech. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025 But if change was that simple, Stefanski would have made his decision Sunday or Monday, and the Browns would be fully united and energized by a switch to Gabriel. Zac Jackson, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025 The Griffins are united, playing fast on offense and limiting mistakes on both sides of the ball. Dan Albano, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 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 9 Oct. 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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