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as in consolidated
to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control
will unify the several departments into a single operation
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as in combined
to come together to form a single unit
the two labor unions unified in order to strengthen their bargaining position with the manufacturers
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Recent Examples of unified
Clad in gray-green clapboards and unified by a chic sensibility across the new and old sections, the home feels both cohesive and inviting.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
Originally presented as a technical overhaul of the justice system, the reform has sharpened political divisions and unified the center‑left opposition, turning the referendum into a symbolic showdown on Meloni's strength one year ahead of national elections.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Mar. 2026
Originally presented as a technical overhaul of the justice system, the reform has sharpened political divisions and unified the center‑left opposition, turning the referendum into a symbolic showdown on Meloni’s strength one year ahead of national elections.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
They were unified in the belief that Crosby’s short-term outlook was positive, but there were concerns about the long-term prognosis of Crosby’s knee, per league sources.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
Originally presented as a technical overhaul of the justice system, the reform has sharpened political divisions and unified the center‑left opposition, turning the referendum into a symbolic showdown on Meloni's strength one year ahead of national elections.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Mar. 2026
Originally presented as a technical overhaul of the justice system, the reform has sharpened political divisions and unified the center‑left opposition, turning the referendum into a symbolic showdown on Meloni’s strength one year ahead of national elections.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
They were unified in the belief that Crosby’s short-term outlook was positive, but there were concerns about the long-term prognosis of Crosby’s knee, per league sources.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unified
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Finally, in 2000, both stores consolidated into the current building on University Avenue, which the family purchased in 1980.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
11 Apr. 2026
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The cases were later consolidated with the claims of the state attorneys general, which include California and New York.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2026
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During the series, the teams combined for an NHL-record 45 goals in the first four games of a seven-game series, and 312 penalty minutes (158 of those coming in Philadelphia's 8-4 Game 3 victory, which put the Flyers ahead 3-0 in the series).—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Creators on DeviantArt enjoy the convenience, security, and user-friendliness of modern internet retail platforms combined with the broad reach and audience-building features of mainstream social media.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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In addition to technical work, the programme has integrated digital design tools through a new Product Lifecycle Management system and expanded its supplier base to over 500 companies, with 83 percent based in the UK.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Apr. 2026
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The diamonds are subtle, integrated into the design rather than sitting on top.—
Stephen Watson,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
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Two years later, IBANCO united all of its networks into a single global network.—
Brandon Holveck,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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The future united them in Dubai.—
Mina Al-Oraibi,
Time,
14 Apr. 2026
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Baking had concentrated its sweetness and tang so that this small wedge packed a blast of bright flavor.—
Michelle Huneven,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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While the map doesn't show that Brood II cicadas have a presence in Pittsburgh, the university has numerous records of the insects' presence in other parts of Pennsylvania, with most of the reports concentrated in the eastern half of the state.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2026
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Here, electronic and muscle-driven pulses are more tightly fused.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
13 Apr. 2026
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For the first time in US history, American physical dominance is being fused with American political anarchy.—
Fintan O’Toole,
The New York Review of Books,
9 Apr. 2026
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By 1996, the two had merged to become the joint Rainbow/PUSH, now known as the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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In 1961, Austex merged with Frito-Lay, which started a series of mergers with Riviana Foods, Castleberry Foods and Bumble Bee Foods.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Unified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unified. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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