reunification

noun

Definition of reunificationnext
as in reunion

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Recent Examples of reunification All forms of grief are valid, and the beautiful thing about this story is that in the end there was finally a reunification between the two sides. — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026 By contrast, Alom’s path has been relatively smoother after entering the United States through family reunification. — Maykel Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026 As part of the reunification process, DCFS must also present an aftercare plan to the juvenile court to determine what services would support the family. — CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026 This appears to be true even for global superstars like Ye, whose concert at Soldier Field in Chicago on Friday night served as a reunification for many of the hip-hop artists who have been in his orbit over the course of his long career. — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026 By keeping the prospect of peaceful reunification alive, the core concerns of all three parties can be accommodated as much as possible. — Da Wei, Foreign Affairs, 7 Sep. 2026 Following reunification, Stötzer continued making art, working across drawing, textile, and ceramics, among other media. — Elisa R. Linn, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 Last spring, Taiwan’s government deported three women who had advocated on social media for reunification with China by force. — ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026 Once under Russian control, many Ukrainian children were transferred into Russian institutions or placed under guardianship or adopted, making reunification with their families increasingly difficult. — Thom Reilly, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026
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  1. reunion
  2. synthesis
  3. fusion
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  • But when his best friend Lloyd (Bergen) invites Eddie’s first love and former camp sweetheart Erin (Cohan) to the bachelor weekend, the reunion becomes a reckoning with old relationships, unresolved love and the question of what might have been.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026
  • During the Felicity 20-year reunion at the ATX Television Festival in Austin, Texas, in June 2018, the cast revisited the unexpected story and shared their thoughts on the twist that left many fans confused.
    — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of reunion
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  • But Miller and Shand both agree that some might consider taking it year-round, including those with darker skin tones (melanin reduces vitamin D synthesis), people who have reduced contact with sunlight, and women.
    — Violet Hayward, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The team modeled energy demand profiles for 34 ammonia synthesis plants, nine steel mills, 47 oil refineries, and nearly 1,000 manufacturing sites using process heat.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of synthesis
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  • The experiments were not designed to demonstrate ignition or fusion gain, but to isolate and test this core compression principle.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Honoring Nigo’s work and influence, the exhibition analyzes and illustrates the cultural fusions that have shaped his lifework through fashion, music, and design — from Japanese craft and streetwear to vintage Americana and contemporary luxury.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of fusion

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