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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
Preston Fore, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2025
The movie ends on a high note as Rumi embraces her half-demon self and reunites with Mira and Zoey in front of their fans, stronger and more united than ever.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 31 July 2025
As the impact of the strikes was still being assessed Sunday, European and Gulf leaders appeared united in calls for diplomacy and restraint, while Iran’s longtime allies, China and Russia, criticized the aerial assault as a gross escalation that could lead to further war.
—Claire Cameron, semafor.com, 22 June 2025
However, the latest directive has been met with a united legal challenge from 19 states and Washington, D.C., that contend the order violates federal privacy laws and the U.S. Constitution.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
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Adjective
If Americans are divided on social issues, they are increasingly united in their antipathy toward those at the very top of an unequal economy rivaling the Gilded Age.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2025
The movie ends on a high note as Rumi embraces her half-demon self and reunites with Mira and Zoey in front of their fans, stronger and more united than ever.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 31 July 2025
As the impact of the strikes was still being assessed Sunday, European and Gulf leaders appeared united in calls for diplomacy and restraint, while Iran’s longtime allies, China and Russia, criticized the aerial assault as a gross escalation that could lead to further war.
—Claire Cameron, semafor.com, 22 June 2025
However, the latest directive has been met with a united legal challenge from 19 states and Washington, D.C., that contend the order violates federal privacy laws and the U.S. Constitution.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for united
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His first season in Columbus after transferring from Alabama was a rousing success as the safety was a unanimous first-team All-American for the national champion Buckeyes.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Ten teams got at least half of the staff’s vote to make the Playoff: Texas, Clemson and Ohio State were unanimous picks, Penn State fell one short and Notre Dame, Georgia, LSU, Oregon, Alabama and Miami all received at least 14 votes.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Entering the weekend, Colorado starters had a collective 6.58 ERA with a .317 batting average against.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
16 Aug. 2025
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The visual cues, collective energy, and real-time responsiveness of live music engage more sensory and emotional systems than listening alone, deepening our visceral connection to the experience.—
Lindsay A. Fleming,
Time,
15 Aug. 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
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The Pixel Watch 4 is compatible with most phones running Android 11 or newer and runs Wear OS 6.0.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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This customer-favorite wireless charger is compatible with a wide range of phones and wireless earbuds.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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 28 Aug. 2025.
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