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united

adjective
unit·​ed | \ yu̇-ˈnÄ«-tÉ™d How to pronounce united (audio) \

Definition of united

1 : made one : combined
2 : relating to or produced by joint action a united effort
3 : being in agreement : harmonious a united family

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Other Words from united

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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Their complementary black-and-white suits served up a united fashion front that was so unmistakably them: effortless and classic, but never boring. Christian Allaire, Vogue, "The Beckhams Prove They’re Fashion’s Chicest Family," 4 Sep. 2019 In the past, Hick’s fellow Democrats have put up a united front, unlike their Republican counterparts. The Denver Post, "Post Premium: Our best stories for the week of Aug. 19-25," 25 Aug. 2019 The commission was united in supporting all of Kalmick’s suggestions — which also included reviewing the city’s urban design guidelines — with the exception of Commissioner John Scandura, who voted against the sidewalk item. Priscella Vega, Daily Pilot, "H.B. commissioners pitch installing sidewalks, creating broadband plan to revitalize industrial areas," 24 July 2019 The committee on Thursday was united in supporting the fee waivers for 100% affordable units, but there was some initial disagreement among the supervisors over how the bill ought to treat ADU developments. Dominic Fracassa, SFChronicle.com, "SF close to cutting fees for affordable projects and apartments in backyards, garages," 18 July 2019 In him, as in you, our science and humanity were united without conflict. Ann Druyan, National Geographic, "Dear Voyagers: How your billion-year journey carries true love," 10 July 2019 Southington officials weren’t always united in favor of buying the building, or of renovating and leasing it in the first place, Pocock said. Tess Vrbin, courant.com, "Southington aims to buy John Weichsel Municipal Center, fulfill lease-to-own plan," 26 June 2019 And that was pretty much the last time Google's executives and workers presented such a united front about anything. Nitasha Tiku, WIRED, "Three Years of Misery Inside Google, the Happiest Company in Tech," 13 Aug. 2019 Volunteers took some of them to a gym in the city of Forest, distributing donated food and drinks to them until the kids were united with family members. Hollie Silverman, CNN, "A quarter of a Mississippi school district's Hispanic students were absent the day after an immigration raid," 9 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of united

circa 1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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united

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of united

: involving people or groups working together to achieve something
: made up of members who share the same purpose, interest, etc.

united

adjective
unit·​ed | \ yu̇-ˈnÄ«-tÉ™d\

Kids Definition of united

1 : made one United States of America
2 : having the same goals, ideas, and principles The jury is united in its belief of her innocence.

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