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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
Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
Worried the World Cup was slipping through their fingers the bid committee reorganized in a way that made it, well, more united.
—Kevin Baxter
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june 7, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
At first, they’re united by a roving curiosity and hunger for knowledge; later, they are bound by a clarity of purpose.
—Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
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Adjective
Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz urged residents to remain united in the aftermath of the shooting, while praising first responders for their response to the incident.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
Worried the World Cup was slipping through their fingers the bid committee reorganized in a way that made it, well, more united.
—Kevin Baxter
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june 7, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Verb
Fast forward a couple years and the two have united in orange and blue.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
At first, they’re united by a roving curiosity and hunger for knowledge; later, they are bound by a clarity of purpose.
—Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for united
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Despite the panel’s unanimous endorsement, questions remain about whether Americans will be able to get the vaccine, called mFlusiva, this fall.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
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The unanimous appeals court decision tosses a February district court ruling that ordered the National Parks Service (NPS) to restore the panels that were removed from the site.—
Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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The move, aimed at securing Finland’s collective defense, roughly doubled NATO’s border with Russia.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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African teams have drawn arguably the toughest assignments in match day 1, with Spain, Portugal, Brazil and Belgium also on their collective fight card.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Eight Marlins pitchers, none recording more than five outs, combined to hold the Giants to three runs.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
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Nutrition experts, including those featured on the Huberman Lab platform, note that public schools serve more meals each day than all fast-food franchises combined.—
Jordan Schriver,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
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The suits were consolidated into one lawsuit in January 2025.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Sandra Pellegrini, senior analyst for Latin America and the Caribbean Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Projects, or ACLD, said recent clashes among gangs do not necessarily signal a collapse of Viv Ansanm, which took shape in September 2023 and consolidated its power in February 2024.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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The truck driver immediately stopped, called 911, and cooperated with the investigation, police said.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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The daughter of Albert I, the King of Belgium, Maria José married Italy’s Prince Umberto II, whose father, King Vittorio Emanuele III, cooperated with fascist dictator Benito Mussolini.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Her family and the baby's father's family collaborated to ensure childcare.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Prosecutors said Noreus collaborated with others in the wide-ranging, multi-year scheme.—
James Cirrone,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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To confirm successful installation, check the firmware version in your device's settings; the target version is 8B41 for all compatible models.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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The Pill is also compatible with Android phones via Bluetooth.—
Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
20 June 2026
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According to health officials, symptoms for West Nile virus may include fever and chills, headache and body aches, fatigue, joint pain, nausea and vomiting and a skin rash.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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City managers and emergency responders should plan for joint ruptures along the San Andreas and San Jacinto faults as a realistic possibility with the current stress conditions, not a remote worst-case scenario.—
Kasha Patel,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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“United.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/united. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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