united

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adjective

unit·​ed yu̇-ˈnī-təd How to pronounce united (audio)
Synonyms of unitednext
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

united

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past tense and past participle of unite entry 1

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Adjective a united campaign against drug abuse the party must present a united front if it hopes to win the election
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Opening in limited release on October 15, critics are more or less united in their awe, amusement, and sheer bafflement at what Fielder and Oppenheim were able to capture. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026 Even the centrist French President Emmanuel Macron, who wants a more united, empowered Europe to hold its own, is wont to speak about the Continent in civilizational terms. — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2026 This album is also unapologetically optimistic in a simpler, more united ’90s way. — Brendan Hay, SPIN, 12 Oct. 2026 Helldivers will land on the same weekend as a united Universal event film and UA/Amazon MGM Studios/Amblin’s internet horror feature The Mandela Catalogue. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for united

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First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of united was circa 1552

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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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