reunify

verb

Definition of reunifynext
as in to reunite

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Recent Examples of reunify On Sunday, the American Bar Association's Pro Bono Asylum Representation Project published a social media video showing the girl, whose face was blurred, being reunified with her father, a legal permanent resident living in Chicago. — Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026 It's tasked with finding ways to protect children, heal their families if possible and then find ways to reunify them. — CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026 That caseworker’s support helped Bear reunify with her children, making her one of the few lucky ones. — Raynee Howell, Oklahoma Watch, 9 Feb. 2026 School staff members and officers are working together to reunify parents with their children, the post said. — Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reunify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reunify
  1. reunite
  2. rejoin
  3. reconnect
  4. recombine
  5. unify
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  • They were handed over to the authorities by security forces in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara state, on Friday for medical attention and routine checks, and were anticipating their return home to reunite with their families.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Xavier’s anger with his father flared further when Gene was, in Xavier’s view, insufficiently supportive of attempts to reunite with his mother and help her.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Aug. 2026
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  • Kelly picked off Edman at first base, but Hunter Feduccia followed with a single of his own, the catcher’s first hit since rejoining the Dodgers at the trade deadline.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Dike made his first appearance for Orlando since the 2021 MLS Cup playoffs, rejoining the club after five seasons with West Bromwich Albion.
    — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of rejoin
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  • Meanwhile, Hollis’ daughter Caroline (Harlow Jane) apologizes to Aubrey (West Duchovny) for sleeping with her boyfriend, and decides to stay on Nantucket and reconnect with her mom.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Rahill is the founder of The Swamp Apes, a nonprofit organization that helps veterans, first responders and their families reconnect with nature through outdoor adventures and conservation projects.
    — Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
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  • Remarkably, once the gene is shuttled inside the cell, its two halves recombine around 90% of the time and produce a functional copy of the gene.
    — Juergen Eckhardt, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
  • Strain poaching liquid and recombine chicken and poaching liquid in an airtight container.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2026
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  • Following the military conquests initiated by Genghis Khan in 1206, the Mongols unified vast territories stretching from the Sea of Japan (East Sea) to the Persian Gulf and the Danube River, creating the largest contiguous land empire in history.
    — Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Turkey is the main foreign backer of Dbeibah's government, but in recent years has also reached out to the rival authorities in eastern Libya in an attempt to mend their ties, and as part of regional efforts to unify the North African country.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
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