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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The success of the Trump administration will hinge on congressional Republicans’ ability to stay united. New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025 With Republicans holding a 53-47 majority, Trump cannot afford to lose more than three votes on any nomination if Democrats remain united in opposition. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025 In a letter this week, former Democratic caucus Chair Trey Martinez Fischer urged the party — which Republican divisions leave as potentially the House’s biggest voting bloc — to stay united and not back either candidate without a significant concession. Saul Elbein, The Hill, 5 Jan. 2025 Congressional Republicans must stay united to quickly deliver President Trump’s America First agenda. Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 3 Jan. 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 18 Jan. 2025.

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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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