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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
Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026
In a final battle, the Darksaber is destroyed, Gideon and his clones are seemingly killed, and the newly united Mandalorians settle back on Mandalore.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 May 2026
The event saw people of many backgrounds united to experience a diverse turnout of Asian businesses that many in the community did not see just several years prior.
—Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
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Adjective
On September 16, 2004, players were officially locked out, but unlike in 1995 when the prospect of the season being canceled led owners to blink, owners remained united, and on February 16, 2005—exactly five months into the lockout—the season was canceled.
—Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026
In a final battle, the Darksaber is destroyed, Gideon and his clones are seemingly killed, and the newly united Mandalorians settle back on Mandalore.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Verb
While united in prayer, the city’s various families and professions could each put their distinctive marks on their work.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 May 2026
The event saw people of many backgrounds united to experience a diverse turnout of Asian businesses that many in the community did not see just several years prior.
—Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for united
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The vote was unanimous, according to a release from Polk State College, a public college based in Winter Haven.—
Austin Horn
June 4,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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What drags the installment down, however, is the sheer predictability and lack of dissent, with seven out of the nine votes being unanimous — a foreshadowing of seasons to come.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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The New York Knicks held their collective breath during the first quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night after All-Star guard Jalen Brunson suffered an injury scare against the San Antonio Spurs.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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The Cannes Film Festival is a collective celebration and must remain one.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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Wheeler, a three-time All-Star, had only given up one home run in his six other starts this season combined.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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In their scenes together, Ahmed plays straight man so Khan can go huge, all breezy confidence and street smarts combined as a defense against the countless stereotypes the bearded, accented, proudly Muslim Zulfi must face every day.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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And the housing industry has slowly consolidated as the market slumps.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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Hilton, on the other hand, has consolidated a majority of the Republican vote with 59% to Bianco’s 29%.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Verb
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The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators, Gaines said.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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The school has fully cooperated.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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On May 21, Smith collaborated with the Berklee Music and Health Institute for an event in New York that brought together music industry leaders, researchers and clinicians to examine how music can support people living with neurological conditions.—
Mustakim Hasnath,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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For a Mallorca trip, Thread Caravan collaborated with Madrid-native Clara Polanco, who spent every summer of her childhood on the island and now runs the CDMX haberdashery Donde Clara.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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That’s impressive, not just for the peak memory allowance but also for how much those compatible modules will cost nowadays.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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The Matter-compatible lamp is the cheaper version of the Floor Lamp 3 and isn’t as bright at 1,400 lumens.—
Sheena Vasani,
The Verge,
29 May 2026
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Frequent collaborators, the acclaimed violinist and pianist perform works by Schubert, Grieg, Ives, Ysaÿe and Ravel in their first joint appearance at Disney Hall since 2010.—
Arts Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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In March, Iran is believed to have launched two intermediate-range ballistic missiles at Diego Garcia, a joint US-UK military base in the Indian Ocean, 2,000 miles from Iran, in what appeared to be its first attempt to target the base.—
CNN Staff,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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“United.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/united. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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