as in divided
disagreeing with each other
the disunited members of the committee couldn't accomplish anything
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as in separated
to set or force apart
attempted to disunite the members of the club by vicious gossip
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Recent Examples of disunited
Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 1 Jan. 2026
Verb
Opponents of the Islamic Republic remain hopelessly disorganized and disunited.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 1 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disunited
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While the Democratic field for governor has only become larger and more divided in recent months, the primary Republican options have remained Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco and political commentator Steve Hilton.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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Her video, which now has more than 500,000 views on TikTok, sparked some divided takes in the comments.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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What's more, when that bark is modified with inexpensive magnetite (iron oxide), it can be easily separated from the water for reuse after treatment.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Jan. 2026
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After the deal closes, the companies are expected to be separated into two businesses, with one focusing on coffee and the other on beverages.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Residents of Algonquin Manor on Bradley Road saw a notice from We Energies taped to the building's front door in early October, warning that the electricity would be disconnected in a few days because of an unpaid bill.—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Once hoses are disconnected, cover outdoor spigots with insulated faucet covers.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Their relationship hasn't been without bumps — the pair briefly split in 2015 — but the couple has managed to weather the ups and downs.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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For a splurge, split a stateroom in The Haven by Norwegian, a ship-within-a-ship concept offering luxury accommodations and 24-hour butler service.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Disunited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disunited. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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