Definition of unitednext

united

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verb

past tense of unite
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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
Adjective
An assault of that magnitude would almost certainly trigger a united NATO response. — Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026 But Canadians are pretty united in their unfavorable views of Trump, so Carney has a strong domestic position to stand up to him. — Kent Jones, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
Colman Domingo, Pamela Anderson, Simone Biles, and more A-listers gathered under the glow of natural candlelight for an extravagant dinner at The Pool in Manhattan on Thursday, united for an evening to end violence against women and children. — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 11 Sep. 2026 On the day this terrible event occurred and for the following few weeks and months, our country was united in a way not seen since World War II. — Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for united
Recent Examples of Synonyms for united
Adjective
  • Prosecutors tried the Mann charge once more before a new jury, but that panel also failed to reach a unanimous verdict, resulting in another mistrial earlier this year.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The Lincoln County Planning Board was unanimous in previously recommending the commissioners deny the request.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Wong specializes in the MLB collective-bargaining agreement, player contracts and keeping the White Sox compliant with league rules.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The Grand Prix Drivers’ Association was reestablished, giving drivers a collective voice on safety matters.
    — Jessica Vitiritti, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Streets in New Jersey and New York, which were under a state of emergency, were already flooded as the storm and high tide combined for dangerous conditions.
    — Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
  • But uncertainty about what to study, combined with the potential cost, turned him away from that traditional path.
    — Alice Barlow, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • And not only are these earbuds comfortable, but their internal parts have been consolidated along with having a more efficient battery capacity.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 16 Sep. 2026
  • While that’s happening, our industry is being consolidated into these corporate monoliths that are run by people like Larry Ellison, and Larry Ellison is a radical conservative idealogue.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The driver of the Malibu stayed at the scene after police arrived and cooperated with the investigation.
    — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026
  • There, Oates cooperated with police, who declined to cite him.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • It’s not known which artist helped craft her Sunday night aesthetic; however, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter has famously collaborated with visionary Lorrie Turk.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • With his former bandmate Grohl, Novoselic has collaborated on several songs for Foo Fighters, the band Grohl started in 1994.
    — Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • These can be enjoyed with compatible headphones and speakers (like some from Sonos) that support this virtual surround sound technology.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The researchers are therefore exploring magnetic materials that could produce similar effects with lasers more compatible with electronic systems.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Based on the trailer, the brothers may not see eye to eye on possible solutions to their joint problem.
    — Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the yen continues to fluctuate after a historic joint intervention by Washington and Tokyo.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

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“United.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/united. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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