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as in unanimous
having or marked by agreement in feeling or action
the party must present a united front if it hopes to win the election
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as in collective
used or done by a number of people as a group
when a campaign to raise funds is this successful, it's only because of the united effort of all concerned
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as in combined
to come together to form a single unit
using the microscope, we watched the water droplets unite into a single pool
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as in consolidated
to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control
united several teams under the reorganization plan
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as in cooperated
to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members
parents united to reform the school's curriculum
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as in collaborated
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end
only if private investors and public officials unite for the common good, will this city experience an economic revival
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Recent Examples of united
Jane Arraf, NPR, 9 Apr. 2025
But in the aftermath of what was an incredible tragedy, the people of Oklahoma City united to assist all those who had been affected.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
President Harry Truman was a great advocate of European unity and his and subsequent US administrations have supported European integration, seeing a united Europe as a more prosperous trade partner and stable ally.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
Burberry has been pushing a united, British front under new chief executive officer Joshua Schulman’s strategy.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
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The lack of agreement, along with rising sectarian violence, is undermining efforts to build a new, united Syria.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 9 Apr. 2025
But in the aftermath of what was an incredible tragedy, the people of Oklahoma City united to assist all those who had been affected.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
President Harry Truman was a great advocate of European unity and his and subsequent US administrations have supported European integration, seeing a united Europe as a more prosperous trade partner and stable ally.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
Burberry has been pushing a united, British front under new chief executive officer Joshua Schulman’s strategy.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for united
Adjective
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The unanimous vote said Oakridge can’t simply proceed, but instead would have to through the formal review process of applying for a zoning permit.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
15 May 2025
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That's because 127 years ago, the Supreme Court ruled to the contrary by a unanimous vote.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Chelsea’s latest title has been a collective achievement, largely about being harmonious and disciplined, whereas their previous ones tended to have an obvious star: Bethany England, or Fran Kirby, or Sam Kerr, or Guro Reiten.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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The Duke's participation underscored the urgency of the conservation challenges facing the continent and the need for collective action.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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This was the weekend when Arsenal hammered Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest consolidated fourth place by beating Brentford, Bournemouth moved to fifth, Chelsea dropped points and Manchester City lost again.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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The comprehensive dashboard allows for seamless monitoring of nutrition, workouts, sleep and overall wellness, all consolidated into a single, user-friendly interface.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
22 Dec. 2024
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Federal sources further clarified that Paul has not cooperated with authorities or struck any deal against Sean Combs.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
19 Dec. 2024
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During the Cold War, the United States and its allies cooperated on trade and security through mechanisms such as the Coordinating Committee for Multilateral Export Controls.—
Peter E. Harrell,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Dec. 2024
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Aside from the welcome bottle of Champagne, the brands also collaborated on curating a property-wide selection of Krug Champagne across all of the resort's restaurants and bars, including tastings in the property's new wine cellar.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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In 2012, Kim Jones, the former Louis Vuitton men’s designer, collaborated with Kapital for the French label’s Spring/Summer 2013 collection.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Check your manufacturer's instructions: Always verify that your air fryer and glass dish are compatible to prevent any issues.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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Mitigate this by standardizing APIs, using middleware and ensuring cloud services are compatible with legacy systems.—
Bhupendra Singh,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Once a star has fused the helium in its core fully, an inert carbon-oxygen core arises, with helium burning in a shell around it and hydrogen burning in a shell around that.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 Apr. 2025
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The final effect, roughly akin to Jacques Cousteau fused with Mark Cousins, will bemuse some and beguile many.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2025
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In an economic study published in 1963, the historian Ping Chiu found that in California the two groups were mostly stratified into different labor pools, with the Chinese concentrated in lower-wage jobs in agriculture and industries such as textile and cigar manufacturing.—
Michael Luo,
The New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2025
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The real estate market for high-end properties priced more than $5 million is limited in Sacramento, but luxury transactions are increasingly concentrated in the $3 million to $4 million range, Bishop said.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Jan. 2025
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“United.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/united. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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