united

adjective

unit·​ed yu̇-ˈnī-təd How to pronounce united (audio)
1
: made one : combined
2
: relating to or produced by joint action
a united effort
3
: being in agreement : harmonious
a united family
unitedly adverb

Examples of united in a Sentence

a united campaign against drug abuse the party must present a united front if it hopes to win the election
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Amo said Democrats are united against Trump’s tariffs, even if there is some variation in their support for tariffs generally. Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 13 Apr. 2025 That united display of fealty reflected Big Tech’s hopes that Trump would be more accommodating than President Biden’s administration and help propel an already booming industry to even greater heights. Mae Anderson and Michael Liedtke, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025 One of the best ways to do this is through the Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition, which represents the entire three-tier chain of the U.S. beverage alcohol sector (producers, importers, wholesaler, and retailers) who stand united in opposition to U.S., EU, and UK, tariffs on beverage alcohol products. John Mariani, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025 That united display of fealty reflected Big Tech's hopes that Trump would be more accommodating than former President Joe Biden's administration was and help propel an already booming industry to even greater heights. Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for united

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of united was circa 1552

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“United.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/united. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

united

adjective
unit·​ed
yu̇-ˈnīt-əd
1
: made one : combined
2
: relating to or produced by joint action
a united drive against drug abuse
3
: being in agreement : harmonious
a united family
unitedly adverb

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