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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
Zac Jackson, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The Griffins are united, playing fast on offense and limiting mistakes on both sides of the ball.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Scotty, Laurel, and Mickey were united by a very special and particularly strong bond thanks to the early days of their career as an improv trio, but over time, Scotty’s exploitation of that bond led to all sorts of excessive control over his collaborators.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
But if change was that simple, Stefanski would have made his decision Sunday or Monday, and the Browns would be fully united and energized by a switch to Gabriel.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The Griffins are united, playing fast on offense and limiting mistakes on both sides of the ball.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
Kiss weathered cynicism and disinterest from the snobby New York music scene in their early months — Frehley worked as a taxi driver to pay the bills — but, crucially, united with manager Bill Aucoin in September 1973, who began plotting the band’s path to stardom with the bandmembers.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Scotty, Laurel, and Mickey were united by a very special and particularly strong bond thanks to the early days of their career as an improv trio, but over time, Scotty’s exploitation of that bond led to all sorts of excessive control over his collaborators.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for united
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They’re led by near-unanimous Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers, who made All-WNBA second team.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Voted 3-2, with O’Hara and San Antonio opposed, to back the city Youth Commission’s unanimous recommendation that opposed adding alternate members to its board.—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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The CtrlMovie system, developed by Kino Industries since its 2018 founding, enables collective audience decision-making that branches narratives seamlessly during screenings, with each show producing a unique experience based on viewer input.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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The most sacred symbol in Asante culture remains the Golden Stool, which according to lore was conjured down from the heavens and symbolizes not only royal authority but also the people’s collective soul.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
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This, combined with Uchis’ refusal to compromise her bilingual identity — exemplified by 2020’s Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios), her first album entirely in Spanish, and her decision to alternate between languages on subsequent albums — has propelled her journey.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
16 Oct. 2025
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Spicy chili crisp, umami miso and vodka combined with funky pecorino romano combine to create something far greater than any of the individual parts.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
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The parking permit tiers are now set to be consolidated into a single program where each permit costs $80 per quarter or $288 annually.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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And many insurance companies and other for-profit businesses within the health care system have merged or consolidated, often allowing the remaining businesses to raise prices for their services.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The driver, a person in their 90s, stopped at the scene and cooperated with the investigation, according to police.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Every school in the district cooperated.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Papa Snoop collaborated with GLAAD for the song in honor of Spirit Day, an annual holiday that encourages people to stand against bullying LGBTQ+ youth.—
James Factora,
Them.,
17 Oct. 2025
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Baugh and Urban first collaborated in 2024, when Urban asked her to perform with him at the CMT Music Awards.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The 4th gen is also the most compatible Google Nest to date.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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The unit is compatible with both household outlets and AC car chargers.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Barnes encouraged families to approach reading as a joint activity.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Wehling believed inflammation is at the root of joint pain and that human blood contained a remedy.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
18 Oct. 2025
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“United.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/united. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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