UNIFICATION Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

unification

noun

ˌyü-nə-fə-ˈkā-shən

Definition of unification

as in merger

the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one the political unification of several Central European states into a German empire dominated by Prussia

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Recent Examples of unification The second vintage of the unification of two iconic Syrahs from France and Australia, this selection was created by winemakers Peter Gago of Grange and Caroline Frey of La Chapelle. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 June 2026 Not only does the opening hour pay off on the eight episodes of build-up that first aired two years ago, but the ensuing half-season benefits from the focus and unification lent by the results. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 June 2026 This is the greatest unification New York City has ever seen. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026 General relativity predicts that objects with mass create an actual curvature in the fabric of spacetime, the four-dimensional unification of the three dimensions of space and the one dimension of time. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unification

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The state sought records and responses to questions about the company’s lobbying of the White House and the Department of Justice, suggesting that the DOJ had improperly approved the merger in June.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 July 2026
Banijay has completed several major mergers while many media mergers have struggled.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2026

Definition of merger

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With the merging of offshore wind power with oil and gas operations, this project aims to drive down the carbon emissions generated by daily offshore oilfield activities.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026
But that’s in part because the district took preemptive measures to cut costs this year, including 5% to 10% cuts across all departments and the merging of two middle schools.

— Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026

Definition of merging

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Two of the company's vessels, Icon and Star of the Seas, feature exterior doors to connecting cabins — replacing the traditional interior door, as Royal Caribbean Blog reported.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
According to Ryan, the right kitchen sells the dream of entertaining, connecting, and living well.

— Cori Sears, The Spruce, 27 Jan. 2026

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