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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
Jila Andalib, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2025
In the immediate aftermath of the strikes, Republicans were notably united, with Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) being a notable exception.
—Ian Swanson, The Hill, 22 June 2025
After long months when Donald Trump and Elon Musk appeared united in their chaotic mission to remake Washington, their relationship imploded this week like a star going supernova.
—Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
Suddenly Chloe and Nicky are united and all the intervening issues disappear for a moment.
—Deadline, 4 June 2025
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And fear of a world that might finally see the truth: that the Islamic Republic cannot be contained, cannot be reformed, and cannot survive in the face of a mobilized and united population.
—Jila Andalib, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2025
In the immediate aftermath of the strikes, Republicans were notably united, with Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) being a notable exception.
—Ian Swanson, The Hill, 22 June 2025
After long months when Donald Trump and Elon Musk appeared united in their chaotic mission to remake Washington, their relationship imploded this week like a star going supernova.
—Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
Suddenly Chloe and Nicky are united and all the intervening issues disappear for a moment.
—Deadline, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for united
Adjective
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The Supreme Court offered religious liberty advocates a significant win with its unanimous decision in Catholic Charities Bureau v. Wisconsin Labor & Industry Review Commission earlier this month.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
29 June 2025
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Super featherweight René Alvarado beat Víctor Morales by unanimous decision: 96-94, 99-91, 99-91.—
Jad El Reda,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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America is drifting into collective amnesia regarding our history.—
Connor Boyack,
National Review,
29 June 2025
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All their collective buying and, especially, streaming activity has turned the band’s breakout album into a hit again.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
28 June 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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There’s also a 16.1-inch touchscreen interface that controls most vehicle functions, supports in-car apps, and is compatible with Apple CarPlay.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 July 2025
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Not to mention, the large size weighs just 55 pounds and is compatible with most hitch racks for use on road trips.—
Kevin Brouillard,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 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 10 Jul. 2025.
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