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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
His first attempt to unify the belts came at UFC 254 in October 2020.
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Using String Lights as the Only Lighting Source Outdoor lighting is a consistently underrated aspect of patio design, but experts agree its significance in unifying a space and enhancing its functionality cannot be overstated.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 13 June 2026
Our goal is to enrich and unify the community and promote cultural engagement.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026
Based in the middle of the country, and middle of the road in terms of recent, unremarkable achievement, and unlikely to polarize or offend millions of Prince William’s future subjects, Aston Villa was the perfect choice for someone who hopes to unify rather than divide.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Using String Lights as the Only Lighting Source Outdoor lighting is a consistently underrated aspect of patio design, but experts agree its significance in unifying a space and enhancing its functionality cannot be overstated.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 13 June 2026
Our goal is to enrich and unify the community and promote cultural engagement.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026
Based in the middle of the country, and middle of the road in terms of recent, unremarkable achievement, and unlikely to polarize or offend millions of Prince William’s future subjects, Aston Villa was the perfect choice for someone who hopes to unify rather than divide.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unify
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Terafab would upend this complex global ecosystem by consolidating the entire semiconductor supply chain into one facility.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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His first-round total put him within reach of a majority, and the conservative bloc moved quickly to consolidate behind him.—
Ines Capdevila,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Tandoori Pizza is best known for combining classic Indian dishes, like tandoori chicken, malai paneer, curry chicken and chicken tikka and serving it on a pizza crust, the website showed.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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India is the primary engine of that growth, adding 366 million SVOD subscriptions across the decade – more than the rest of APAC ex-China combined – with the JioHotstar bundle driving a step-change in 2025.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Outside the stadium, protesters clashed over Iran’s oppressive regime and its place in the tournament as players vowed to rise above politics and unite Iranians through soccer.—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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With the family seemingly united on this front, all eyes now turn to whether the court will allow Nick to use the trust.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
15 June 2026
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Unlike Substrate, xLight’s strategy is to play nicely within the existing ecosystem, developing technology that can integrate into rather than displace ASML’s and TSMC’s existing architectures.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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Personalized treatments are built around three pillars—energetic renewal, conscious longevity, and stress management—and integrated with the landscape and architecture of the property and the regional cuisine.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
21 June 2026
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The California acreage is concentrated in Napa Valley, Paso Robles, Sonoma County, Lake County and the Central Coast.—
Lizzie Kane,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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The only significant difference is that the Rays have concentrated on a smaller group of players in terms of meetings (including with family and personal coaches), attending games and workouts, and doing deep analytical dives.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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Though most campuses of the merging schools neighbor one another, Miami Springs Middle and Miami Springs High are located around a mile and a half apart.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Guided by the rare living sharks that once shared their seas, real-world expeditions seamlessly merge with cutting-edge visual effects to uncover stories from the deep and prehistoric seas in ways never before possible.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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“Unify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unify. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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