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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
The sheer emotional momentum of being part of something—a sea of people unified by purpose—dissipates into the static of daily life.
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Adam Met, Time, 3 June 2025
Thus, the unifying premise of the show remains unchanged: uncover something surprising.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 30 May 2025
The idea is that by removing excessive applications and unifying customers’ data, the company can unlock new possibilities.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 23 May 2025
In the planning stage, there was some debate on what the unifying slogan should be.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 28 May 2025
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Adam Met, Time, 3 June 2025
Thus, the unifying premise of the show remains unchanged: uncover something surprising.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 30 May 2025
The idea is that by removing excessive applications and unifying customers’ data, the company can unlock new possibilities.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 23 May 2025
In the planning stage, there was some debate on what the unifying slogan should be.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unify
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And so Thunderbolts* has oddly consolidated people’s idea of me as an actor.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2025
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The case was later consolidated with two similar suits, Carter v. NCAA and Hubbard v. NCAA.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The process can be complicated, but generally, under reconciliation, the goal is to combine spending and revenue provisions into a single bill.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The film is deeply atmospheric, combining handmade aesthetics with an emotive, electronic score to craft a meditative journey about separation and connection.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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The One, Big, Beautiful Bill directly undermines some of the actions Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency have taken since the two united.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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The five departing schools — or Pac-stabbers, as some are calling them — are united in their opposition to Grand Canyon’s early entry, according to a conference source.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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As more sensors enter the mix, there is a growing need for an open architecture that allows new sensors to be quickly integrated into the detection network.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Kinshasa, meanwhile, would have to facilitate the M23’s transition to a legitimate political party and help its combatants integrate into the Congolese army or demobilize.—
Joshua Z. Walker,
Foreign Affairs,
17 June 2025
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Must be hard concentrating on work with all those Mauna Lani beach chairs beckoning.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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This magisterial work, greeted with greatest praise from its first volume and still seen as a landmark of historical writing, concentrated on the late seventeenth century.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
10 June 2025
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Additionally, the event’s International Film Market will merge with the Shanghai TV Market for the first time, running June 21-25.—
Mathew Scott,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2025
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So many will be deactivated, while some will merge and in a few cases some will be rebranded.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2025
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“Unify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unify. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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