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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
Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
Democrats are more united, with 92 percent favoring limits on presidential power over tariffs, and 69 percent of independents said the same.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Not all of Poland was united against Rose.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 5 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Democratic governors remain united and will never stop fighting to protect and make life better for people in our states.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
Democrats are more united, with 92 percent favoring limits on presidential power over tariffs, and 69 percent of independents said the same.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
More than just a game, the win united a nation in crisis.
—Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Not all of Poland was united against Rose.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for united
Adjective
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But the decision was not unanimous among players.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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After receiving unanimous support in the Senate, two bills inspired by the city of Gary have passed their committees and move to the Indiana House floor.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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The group – which touts itself as a pagan collective that worships Norse gods – also took credit for originally catapulting Springfield onto the national stage by amplifying ugly memes about the Haitians.—
Caitlin Hu,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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There’s plenty of evidence from the past year to support that theory, from the ouster of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, to attacks on Russian shadow fleet vessels by Ukrainian special forces, to the brief Israel-Iran conflict last summer, all of which produced a collective shrug from oil traders.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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The first quarter took 35 minutes to be completed as both teams combined for nine fouls and 13 turnovers.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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The problem was offensive — Ball and Miller combined to shoot 2-for-18 from 3-point land.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Control over water, energy, data, communications, and access to space is being consolidated by a small number of corporate actors through laws written without transparency or public consent.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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In 2025 alone, reporting by Reuters and regional outlets documented multiple Major League Rugby franchises exiting or being consolidated.—
Michael Fealey,
Sportico.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Boise police said in a press release that Ramos-Caballero remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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Nanos said the Guthrie family has cooperated with investigators.—
Jonathan Vigliotti,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The musician also collaborated with other artists, including Rubén Blades and Celia Cruz.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2026
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The team collaborated with German startup Cerabyte, which specializes in long-term data storage technology, and chose to use a thin ceramic film as the medium.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
20 Feb. 2026
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Not all cleaning solutions are compatible with one another and not all may be suitable for wood flooring.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
21 Feb. 2026
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The feature is free for two years from the point of activation of a compatible model.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Poland is already working with Ukraine on drone technology in joint military training programs and manufacturing projects.—
SAM McNEIL,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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The three-way pact is scheduled for joint review starting July 1.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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“United.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/united. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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