united
adjective
unit·ed
yu̇-ˈnī-təd 
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
Synonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
To make a united step forward, awareness of the mounting climate crisis is vital, Dr. Virginia Burkett, chief scientist for Climate and Land Use Change at the U.S. Geological Survey, told ABC News ahead of Earth Day.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2024
The theme for this year’s fete is Planet vs. Plastics, calling for a united fight to drastically reduce plastics (hopefully 60% by 2040).
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
Now with Xiong and Herzberg joining the state House, Democrats will soon return to having a razor-thin, one-vote majority to pass any legislation that encounters united GOP opposition.
—Detroit Free Press, 17 Apr. 2024
To ensure a united political coalition and thus avoid an election in the near term, Netanyahu has opposed a cease-fire and otherwise tried to keep the far right happy, resisting calls for more religious Israelis to serve in the military and distributing arms to far-right settlers in the West Bank.
—Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 5 Apr. 2024
Overall, commenters seemed united on the idea that cookies would be a poor choice for a dessert at a wedding.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
Countries are relatively united on what needs to be done in the long term and are broadly willing to pay for it.
—Luke McGee, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
The organization lacks a united political program even on such basic matters as whom to endorse for president.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 21 Mar. 2024
For the global business traveler, the X1 is not just a tool but a trusted ally, ready to bridge languages at a moment's notice, paving the way for a business world that is not only more efficient but more united.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2024
Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2024
The theme for this year’s fete is Planet vs. Plastics, calling for a united fight to drastically reduce plastics (hopefully 60% by 2040).
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
Now with Xiong and Herzberg joining the state House, Democrats will soon return to having a razor-thin, one-vote majority to pass any legislation that encounters united GOP opposition.
—Detroit Free Press, 17 Apr. 2024
To ensure a united political coalition and thus avoid an election in the near term, Netanyahu has opposed a cease-fire and otherwise tried to keep the far right happy, resisting calls for more religious Israelis to serve in the military and distributing arms to far-right settlers in the West Bank.
—Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 5 Apr. 2024
Overall, commenters seemed united on the idea that cookies would be a poor choice for a dessert at a wedding.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
Countries are relatively united on what needs to be done in the long term and are broadly willing to pay for it.
—Luke McGee, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
The organization lacks a united political program even on such basic matters as whom to endorse for president.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 21 Mar. 2024
For the global business traveler, the X1 is not just a tool but a trusted ally, ready to bridge languages at a moment's notice, paving the way for a business world that is not only more efficient but more united.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2024
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“United.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/united. Accessed 30 Apr. 2024.
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