united; uniting
1
a
: to put together to form a single unit
b
: to cause to adhere
c
: to link by a legal or moral bond
2
: to possess (different things, such as qualities) in combination
1
a
: to become one or as if one
b
: to become combined by or as if by adhesion or mixture
2
: to act in concert
uniter
noun
: an old British gold 20-shilling piece issued first by James I in 1604 for the newly united England and Scotland
called also Jacobus
Synonyms
Examples of unite in a Sentence
Verb
Party members united in support of their candidate.
Students united to protest the tuition increase.
uniting against a common enemy
The struggle to end slavery united rich and poor.
A treaty united the independent nations.
The sperm and egg unite to form an embryo.
Recent Examples on the Web
Debbie Frank, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Our country needs to come together and unite for the best interest of human rights.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
From the sandwich shop to the radio airwaves, how the solar eclipse united a Vermont town.
—USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
Fine Gael came third in 2020, while Sinn Féin — which has historically called for uniting Northern Ireland, part of the United Kingdom, with the Republic of Ireland — won the popular vote for the first time, upsetting the longstanding dominance of Fine Gael and its traditional rival, Fianna Fáil.
—Megan Specia, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Once again, a trial unites some of the series' most memorable minor characters in an indictment of the protagonist's selfish, petty behavior.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 8 Apr. 2024
Omar Qazi, one of the original figures behind the Third Row Tesla podcast and an unofficial brand ambassador with access to Musk himself, urged everyone in the community this week to unite behind their CEO.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2024
Discussion over who and how many people to mobilize has been divisive in a society that has otherwise been united by a common Russian foe.
—Isabelle Khurshudyan, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2024
Israeli society was broadly united immediately after Oct. 7, when Hamas killed some 1,200 people during a cross-border attack and took 250 others hostage.
—Melanie Lindman, Wafaa Shurafa, arkansasonline.com, 1 Apr. 2024
Debbie Frank, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
Mercury, Saturn, and the sun unite to solidify belief in your authority.
—USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2024
While the emotional Moon and theatrical Neptune unite in your 11th House of Community, your peers may be prone to dramatic displays.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 12 Feb. 2024
Twenty-five years after Sidney (Neve Campbell) was targeted in Woodsboro, she, Gale (Courteney Cox), and Dewey (David Arquette) unite with a new cast of characters — including the Carpenter sisters, Sam (Melissa Barrera) and Tara (Ortega) — to unmask the latest Ghostface killer(s).
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 10 May 2023
Oftentimes bronzers and contour products can go hand-in-hand, and in Makeup by Mario’s case, the two unite into a single entity in the SoftScuplting Shaping Stick.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 12 Nov. 2023
Get The Recipe 06 of 75 Crunchy Peanut Butter-Chocolate Swirl Bars
Peanut butter and chocolate unite to create a rich, delectable, and memorable bar.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2023
Crisp bell pepper and onion unite with creamy avocado.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 27 July 2023
Spicy Old World hops (Herkules and Zeus) and piney Pacific Northwest workhorses (Columbus and Cascade) unite for a satisfying, light-bodied lager.
—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2023
Verb
Generous Jupiter and circuit breaker Uranus will unite in your sign creating the kind of wow factor that uplevels your career and life goals in extraordinary ways.
—Debbie Frank, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Our country needs to come together and unite for the best interest of human rights.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
From the sandwich shop to the radio airwaves, how the solar eclipse united a Vermont town.
—USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
Fine Gael came third in 2020, while Sinn Féin — which has historically called for uniting Northern Ireland, part of the United Kingdom, with the Republic of Ireland — won the popular vote for the first time, upsetting the longstanding dominance of Fine Gael and its traditional rival, Fianna Fáil.
—Megan Specia, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Once again, a trial unites some of the series' most memorable minor characters in an indictment of the protagonist's selfish, petty behavior.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 8 Apr. 2024
Omar Qazi, one of the original figures behind the Third Row Tesla podcast and an unofficial brand ambassador with access to Musk himself, urged everyone in the community this week to unite behind their CEO.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2024
Discussion over who and how many people to mobilize has been divisive in a society that has otherwise been united by a common Russian foe.
—Isabelle Khurshudyan, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2024
Israeli society was broadly united immediately after Oct. 7, when Hamas killed some 1,200 people during a cross-border attack and took 250 others hostage.
—Melanie Lindman, Wafaa Shurafa, arkansasonline.com, 1 Apr. 2024
Noun
The juicy stuff begins on April 20th when Jupiter and Uranus unite in Taurus for the first time in 83 years!
—Debbie Frank, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
Mercury, Saturn, and the sun unite to solidify belief in your authority.
—USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2024
While the emotional Moon and theatrical Neptune unite in your 11th House of Community, your peers may be prone to dramatic displays.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 12 Feb. 2024
Twenty-five years after Sidney (Neve Campbell) was targeted in Woodsboro, she, Gale (Courteney Cox), and Dewey (David Arquette) unite with a new cast of characters — including the Carpenter sisters, Sam (Melissa Barrera) and Tara (Ortega) — to unmask the latest Ghostface killer(s).
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 10 May 2023
Oftentimes bronzers and contour products can go hand-in-hand, and in Makeup by Mario’s case, the two unite into a single entity in the SoftScuplting Shaping Stick.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 12 Nov. 2023
Get The Recipe 06 of 75 Crunchy Peanut Butter-Chocolate Swirl Bars
Peanut butter and chocolate unite to create a rich, delectable, and memorable bar.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2023
Crisp bell pepper and onion unite with creamy avocado.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 27 July 2023
Spicy Old World hops (Herkules and Zeus) and piney Pacific Northwest workhorses (Columbus and Cascade) unite for a satisfying, light-bodied lager.
—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2023
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“Unite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unite. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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