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as in to combine
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 to consolidate
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 to cooperate
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 to collaborate
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 unite
His story captured the hearts of many people in Chester, and Saturday night, days after 9-year-old Ny'Leek Ellison died, dozens of community members stood united to remember him.
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Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
The Houston Barbecue Festival unites many of the city’s top barbecue joints.
—Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
But the owners, Walter included, are increasingly united in the belief that revenue disparity is the primary explanation why a small-market team has not won the World Series in 11 years.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
What struck the researchers was how many mother, sister and daughter whales united to support the new calf, even ones that weren't related.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
The Houston Barbecue Festival unites many of the city’s top barbecue joints.
—Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
But the owners, Walter included, are increasingly united in the belief that revenue disparity is the primary explanation why a small-market team has not won the World Series in 11 years.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
What struck the researchers was how many mother, sister and daughter whales united to support the new calf, even ones that weren't related.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unite
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Gusty winds combined with snow may cause limited visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Connor Malvik and Carsen Blake pitched out of the bullpen for Birdville and combined to allow 1 hit with 3 strikeouts in 2 innings.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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During a special legislative session, the governor was authorized to consolidate neighboring municipalities whose combined population reached at least 15,000, creating a first-class city.—
Elijah Winkler,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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In an environment of higher gas prices, consumers are more likely to consolidate trips and stay closer to home.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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Brittney Pescatore, director of investigations for the subcommittee, said Cherfilus-McCormick was provided with many opportunities to cooperate.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
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Barzee also argued to the panel Thursday that the House hearing could influence potential jurors in the criminal trial and that the concurrent proceedings have prevented her from cooperating with the ethics committee's investigation.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Mar. 2026
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According to the indictment, Rivera also collaborated with Gorrín to arrange a meeting between Sessions, the Texas Republican congressman, and Maduro in Caracas.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Gap continues to tap into the cultural zeitgeist by collaborating with creative partners who bring fresh perspectives to its heritage designs.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Mar. 2026
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Why Hibernating Turtles Are More Like Sitting Ducks Every winter, most of the lake’s Northern map turtles concentrate in shallow-water clusters around one island in the middle of Opinicon Lake.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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These nanoframes, which are nanoscale metal structures with hollow, frame-like geometries, are of significant interest because of their unique ability to concentrate and manipulate light at very small scales.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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Even with no other detectable galaxies around it, this galaxy — known as MCG+01–02–015 — displays enormous evidence of having merged with smaller galaxies over its cosmic history.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Mar. 2026
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The winner of the postal contract — a worthless piece of paper without Havana landing rights — was forced to merge.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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The score is bigger and easier to read, the bases and count are brighter and stand out more against a darker background, and the design more seamlessly integrates the pitch clock as well as information like the batter’s exit velocity.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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One of the strategies for combatting climate change in the Tomorrow Garden is agroforestry, which integrates the cultivation of trees and crops together.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Unite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unite. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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