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
The pope, who spoke out against the US war in Iran, also wants a more united Europe, a stronger European Union and stronger international cooperation. — Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026 This new holiday will henceforth honor one of our finest and most cherished national characteristics—our ability to live and work together, men and women of all national origins, as one united and progressive nation. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
My search resulted in fall-forward staples in all shapes and sizes, all united by turnlock hardware. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 14 Oct. 2026 Kabila’s new Front for the Refoundation of the Nation, or FRN, includes rebel groups formerly united under the Congo River Alliance, whose former leader Corneille Nangaa will serve as one of the new coalition’s four vice presidents. — Justin Kabumba, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for united
Recent Examples of Synonyms for united
Adjective
  • The jury in the trial of James Barnett The jury could not come to a unanimous decision on whether to convict Barnett of second-degree arson, involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment charges in the case.
    — Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The case ended in a mistrial last month after the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict.
    — ABC NEWS, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Gail Lerner, is fun and refreshing, speaking to a collective audience across generations.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
  • But the Dream’s offensive dominance would not have been possible without the team’s collective defense.
    — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Killer identified The search for answers stretched across decades, combined with false confessions, arrests, convictions and appeals before DNA and ballistics evidence identified serial killer Robert Eugene Brashers in September 2025.
    — Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Atwell, Mumpfield and Whittington have combined for only 13 receptions this season.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • What followed was an astonishing period in which almost all British chain bookselling consolidated itself under one man.
    — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The Ogdensburg Declaration of 1940 and the 1941 Hyde Park Declaration consolidated and formalized the strategic economic and military cooperation between the two countries and set the foundations for future collaboration.
    — Stefano Tijerina, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • As Morris was facing trial for Parker’s killing, Ezell Finklea, a 61-year-old military veteran and witness who cooperated with Miami-Dade prosecutors despite threats to his life, was gunned down.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Police say the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with officers.
    — DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The property collaborated with Nobu and the food is clean and delicious—unsurprisingly, lots of raw fish and produce like spicy microgreens and August-sweet tomatoes grown at Sensei’s hydroponic farm down the road.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Founded in Switzerland in 2010, On has collaborated with an impressive roster of partners over the last 16 years, from tennis legend Roger Federer to Spanish fashion house Loewe, all while staying true to its mission of celebrating movement.
    — Kasey Busiel, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • An interesting detail is that four ESSMs can fit into one compatible launch cell.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Being intellectually compatible with your partner is essential, Sinek told Fox News Digital.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Last Thursday, the European Union and Gulf states postponed ​a joint summit due to be held in the kingdom this week.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Harry and Meghan, who remain private citizens and not working royals, made their first joint public appearance last week in Nottingham, visiting community organizations.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

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“United.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/united. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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