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United

adj.kind, resilienteveryday

What it means

Joined in purpose, effort, or mutual commitment.

Reach for it when describing people acting together around shared ground

The formerly divided clubs presented a united plan for restoring the playing field.

Choose between these

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  • playful

    in sync

    when smooth coordination suits an informal tone

    not when In sync may refer only to timing, whereas united conveys civic solidarity.

  • warm

    close-knit

    when strong personal bonds hold a small group together

    not when Close-knit can feel exclusive and says little about a shared external goal.

  • warm

    together

    when companionship and simple joint action are the point

    not when Together describes proximity or cooperation but not necessarily a shared stance.

  • professional

    cohesive

    when a group works smoothly as an integrated unit

    not when Cohesion concerns internal fit, not public agreement on a cause.

  • professional

    unified

    when separate parts have been brought into one coherent whole

    not when Unified can describe a system or theory without any human solidarity.

  • formal

    allied

    when independent parties cooperate for a particular interest

    not when Allied groups can retain major divisions and only share a temporary objective.

  • formal

    solidary

    when mutual responsibility across a group is meant precisely

    not when Solidary is uncommon in general English and may interrupt the reader.

  • literary

    of one mind

    when complete agreement should sound expressive

    not when The phrase overstates unity when people cooperate despite different views.

Said against

3
  • divided
  • fragmented
  • disunited

It naturally appears in

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  • united front

    The tenants presented a united front while allowing debate inside the association.

  • stand united

    Families chose to stand united against the closure of the only local clinic.

  • united effort

    A united effort reopened the footbridge before the school term began.

The word family

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Where this comes from

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