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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
Bill Dudley, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2026
The YouGov survey underscores the divide in the way Americans view the incident, but Democrats are far more united than Republicans in their position, and independents are more inclined to agree with Democrats.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2026
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
This analysis represents the first time the four separate methods of studying dark energy have been united as one.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
If Tillis were to side with a united Democratic minority, the result would be a 12-12 stalemate.
—Bill Dudley, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2026
The YouGov survey underscores the divide in the way Americans view the incident, but Democrats are far more united than Republicans in their position, and independents are more inclined to agree with Democrats.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
Set against the backdrop of 1930s East London, the musical dramatizes a pivotal historical moment when over 100,000 residents – Jews, Irish dockers, trade unionists, communists and everyday locals – united to oppose the rise of fascism in their neighborhood.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
This analysis represents the first time the four separate methods of studying dark energy have been united as one.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for united
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The decision, announced Wednesday, was not unanimous — Governors Stephen Miran and Christopher Waller voted for a quarter-point cut.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Now, after years of fighting over the plan, FEMA has ruled that the demolition cannot go forward without the unanimous consent of those homeowners.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Floyd’s murder would inspire the largest racial justice collective actions in the United States since probably the civil rights movement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The only way to stand up to divide-and-conquer is to engage through collective action, focusing on fighting fire with facts without sinking to the level of personal insults.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
29 Jan. 2026
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The pop of blue, combined with the retro-eque design, is sure to make any outfit stand out.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
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The guard scored 15 of his game-high 23 points in the fourth quarter while his teammates combined for 13.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Long before arriving in the Netherlands, Mellerio had already consolidated its position as a reference jeweler for royalty.—
Marta Martínez Tato,
Vanity Fair,
25 Jan. 2026
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The election had to be conducted within 140 days — or up to 200 days if consolidated with another election.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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Ploeger's attorney, Jason Luczak, argued that Ploeger fully cooperated with an independent investigation into how the district handled the allegations against Gilkey-Meisegeier.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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For the innovation impact on technological advancement, Statista R cooperated with LexisNexis® Intellectual Property Solutions to analyze the quantity and value of an institution’s intellectual property portfolio.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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Paolina Russo’s designers collaborated with local artisans in Peru for their thick wool and crochet pieces.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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This time, accompanied by his colleague Juanchito — another young talent who has collaborated with Tito Double P, Adriel Favela and Netón Vega.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026
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Accessibility All public spaces including the food and beverage facilities are ADA-friendly, and there a broad range of ADA and wheelchair-compatible rooms and suites.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Unfortunately, save data will not be compatible between the two versions, meaning that 2013 Edition saves won’t be able to work on the new version, and vice versa.—
George Yang,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Abbott has taken preemptive action against the New World screwworm threat by directing the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Animal Health Commission to establish a joint Texas New World Screwworm Response Team.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Shortly after their newsletter announcement, the couple shared a joint Instagram post with the same video.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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“United.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/united. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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