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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
Gemma Allen, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Assuming all Democrats oppose the tax package, which is expected, Republicans will need to be almost completely united to clear the legislation, a reality that is emboldening GOP lawmakers in favor of lifting the SALT tax cap.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 2 Dec. 2024
During the 2024 presidential campaign, the U.S. foreign policy establishment was virtually united in declaring Donald Trump unfit to serve as commander in chief.
—Jeffrey A. Friedman, Foreign Affairs, 21 Nov. 2024
Myo Kyaw Soe—Xinhua/Getty Images 2022 Resistance forces become more united, with many PDF units and ethnic armies forming partnerships to launch joint attacks against junta troops.
—Koh Ewe, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
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Women must be more vocal, more informed, and more united than ever in their quest for equality.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Assuming all Democrats oppose the tax package, which is expected, Republicans will need to be almost completely united to clear the legislation, a reality that is emboldening GOP lawmakers in favor of lifting the SALT tax cap.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 2 Dec. 2024
During the 2024 presidential campaign, the U.S. foreign policy establishment was virtually united in declaring Donald Trump unfit to serve as commander in chief.
—Jeffrey A. Friedman, Foreign Affairs, 21 Nov. 2024
Myo Kyaw Soe—Xinhua/Getty Images 2022 Resistance forces become more united, with many PDF units and ethnic armies forming partnerships to launch joint attacks against junta troops.
—Koh Ewe, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for united
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The first Black American to be elevated to a top national diplomatic post, Powell took the oath of office about a month later after unanimous Senate confirmation. 2007: Yacht rock singer-songwriter Dan Fogelberg died at 56 in his Maine mansion after battling prostate cancer.Mark Jones, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Yoon's martial law decree on Dec. 3 lasted six hours before being overturned by a unanimous vote in the National Assembly.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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The physical Ravens and Eagles caved in the Steelers’ defense the last two weeks, gaining over 800 yards while controlling the clock for a collective 72 minutes.Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
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Now is the time for collective action to reverse this trend.Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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This was the weekend when Arsenal hammered Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest consolidated fourth place by beating Brentford, Bournemouth moved to fifth, Chelsea dropped points and Manchester City lost again.Nick Miller, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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The comprehensive dashboard allows for seamless monitoring of nutrition, workouts, sleep and overall wellness, all consolidated into a single, user-friendly interface.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
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Federal sources further clarified that Paul has not cooperated with authorities or struck any deal against Sean Combs.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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During the Cold War, the United States and its allies cooperated on trade and security through mechanisms such as the Coordinating Committee for Multilateral Export Controls.Peter E. Harrell, Foreign Affairs, 19 Dec. 2024
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For this next-gen chip development, the research team collaborated with Beihang University and Imperial College London.Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
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The two later collaborated to co-produce Christmas with the Campbells (2022) and the holiday movie podcast A Cinematic Christmas Journey, with Billingsley co-hosting alongside actor Steve Byrne.Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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Amazon Smart Plug Conserve electricity with this nifty smart plug that is compatible with a ton of everyday devices like lamps, fans, and coffee makers — 827 readers did.Toni Sutton, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, not all devices are compatible with RCS and it’s not universally supported by carriers.Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2024
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After two hours had passed, the two were fused without a distinct boundary.Scott Travers, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Both technologies get fused together in the brand’s ProDown to retain loft when wet.Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The union has primarily concentrated its efforts on organizing delivery drivers—although Amazon warehouse workers have also joined the efforts.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Such lasers are known for producing light that is pure, stable, precise, and concentrated at a single frequency, with minimal spread into other frequencies.Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
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“United.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/united. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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