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as in to consolidate
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 to combine
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 unify
By rejecting pluralism and promoting a unifying ideology centered on Shiite Islam and Persian identity, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini marginalized non-Persian and non-Shiite groups.
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Shukriya Bradost, The Conversation, 28 June 2025
Planning for these reductions—and coordinating the federal, state, regional, and local authorities involved in water supply—requires a unifying framework.
—Jay Lund, Oc Register, 27 June 2025
Beginning March 2026, Vision Expo, produced by The Vision Council and RX, will unify into a single event, starting in Orlando, Fla., and then rotating through major U.S. cities each year moving forward.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
In my opinion, the next evolution lies in embedding these powerful tools directly within the data platforms themselves so that these insights are immediately accessible and unified to further amplify value.
—Abhay Gupta, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Shukriya Bradost, The Conversation, 28 June 2025
Planning for these reductions—and coordinating the federal, state, regional, and local authorities involved in water supply—requires a unifying framework.
—Jay Lund, Oc Register, 27 June 2025
Beginning March 2026, Vision Expo, produced by The Vision Council and RX, will unify into a single event, starting in Orlando, Fla., and then rotating through major U.S. cities each year moving forward.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
In my opinion, the next evolution lies in embedding these powerful tools directly within the data platforms themselves so that these insights are immediately accessible and unified to further amplify value.
—Abhay Gupta, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unify
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Parkin schools saw their last days in the 2004-2005 school year, when in September 2005, they were consolidated with the Wynne School District.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
12 July 2025
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Louisville Downtown Partnership initially introduced the idea to consolidate existing open container districts at 4th Street Live!—
Molly Gregory,
The Courier-Journal,
11 July 2025
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Spanning three levels and over 17,000-square-feet, The Louis combines retail, exhibition and hospitality spaces.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Both of these pieces combine the shade with soft, easy-to-wear silhouettes.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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But the urge to denigrate public education has become one of those odd obsessions that unite the nutty left and kooky right.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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The city united and made a great case for the festival, said Josh Heuser, co-founder of the city's popular light festival Blink and the underground bar and theater Ghost Baby.—
Randy Tucker,
The Enquirer,
3 July 2025
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Nevertheless, a substantial opportunity exists for an innovator to integrate AI into the browser seamlessly.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Its launch comes just days after a major controversy regarding the Grok 3 chatbot, which is integrated with the social media site X. The AI had begun generating a series of antisemitic comments in response to questions from users, including those that appeared to praise Adolf Hitler.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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As the conditioner that brought his homeland their first two Breeders’ Cup championships (2021 Filly and Mare Turf, Loves Only You 2021 Distaff Marche Lorraine), the Tokyo native will concentrate on bringing the best Forever Young to Del Mar on November 1.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Lime kilns concentrated in Santa Cruz County, and another site was found in El Dorado County.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 July 2025
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The satellites came together, or merged, on June 13 and June 30 but separated again within a few hours.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 July 2025
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As part of its founding as a party in 2022, the Forward PAC merged with the Renew America Movement, made up of former Republican officials, and the Serve America Movement, a group of Democrats, Republicans, and Independents.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
8 July 2025
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“Unify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unify. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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