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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
Whoever grabs the second slot will unify all the unions against Shaw.
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John Seiler, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
That shift has helped revive talks, though questions remain about whether the bill can meet the strict procedural requirements of reconciliation—and whether Republicans can unify behind it.
—Nik Popli, Time, 24 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.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Mar. 2026
Wood, specifically Canaletto walnut, delineates many of these elements and unifies the apartment from entrance to end.
—Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 22 Mar. 2026
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John Seiler, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
That shift has helped revive talks, though questions remain about whether the bill can meet the strict procedural requirements of reconciliation—and whether Republicans can unify behind it.
—Nik Popli, Time, 24 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.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Mar. 2026
Wood, specifically Canaletto walnut, delineates many of these elements and unifies the apartment from entrance to end.
—Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 22 Mar. 2026
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Moving the county offices to the Five Points Complex is one of the final steps in consolidating all of Seminole’s government operations at the sprawling 123-acre facility near Seminole State College by 2030.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
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The administration initially retained women to project an appearance of diversity while consolidating power, but as the openly sexist nature of the MAGA movement has gained mainstream acceptance, maintaining that facade has become less necessary.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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Gusty winds combined with snow may cause limited visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Connor Malvik and Carsen Blake pitched out of the bullpen for Birdville and combined to allow 1 hit with 3 strikeouts in 2 innings.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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That’s due to the Moon and Saturn, since their trine unites the hungry drive of your 10th house with the analytical logic of your 2nd house.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2026
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Their effort as a team was united.—
Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The firms have already started integrating Grok into their IT systems in some cases, according to anonymous sources who spoke to The Times.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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More practical touches include a dual wireless charging pad, an electric roller shutter for the cargo area, and a USB port integrated into the rearview mirror for powering a dashcam.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Apr. 2026
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Why Hibernating Turtles Are More Like Sitting Ducks Every winter, most of the lake’s Northern map turtles concentrate in shallow-water clusters around one island in the middle of Opinicon Lake.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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These nanoframes, which are nanoscale metal structures with hollow, frame-like geometries, are of significant interest because of their unique ability to concentrate and manipulate light at very small scales.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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The collection merges advanced material engineering with innovative fiber compositions and a refined design language, offering a new perspective on how denim can evolve—both technically and aesthetically.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The two companies merged in 2010, creating Live Nation Entertainment and vertically integrating concert promotion, venue operations, and ticket distribution under one corporate structure.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Unify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unify. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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