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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
First, enterprises had to unify data.
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Manish Sood, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The effort sought not only to unify parties but also to expand participation to civil society groups, labor organizations, churches, universities and Venezuelans living abroad.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
The production’s hallmarks are the acting performances that are mostly quite strong, along with some scintillating technical aspects that affirm the show’s dystopian aims, unified smartly by Lisa Mallette’s active direction.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Rather than unifying football regulation, the London variant added just one more set of rules.
—Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
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Manish Sood, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The effort sought not only to unify parties but also to expand participation to civil society groups, labor organizations, churches, universities and Venezuelans living abroad.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
The production’s hallmarks are the acting performances that are mostly quite strong, along with some scintillating technical aspects that affirm the show’s dystopian aims, unified smartly by Lisa Mallette’s active direction.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Rather than unifying football regulation, the London variant added just one more set of rules.
—Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unify
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The health and wellness building consolidates all campus student health services and, for the first time, adds a UCSD Medical Group office offering primary care services to faculty and staff.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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The tool consolidates service requests and operational oversight in an enterprise environment across combatant commands, military services and defense agencies.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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Dishes use local produce but combine them with Asian ingredients for a light meal that’s bursting with flavors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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By combining all the different brands in a single kitchen, Lore said Wonder can serve geographies and regions that don’t have the population numbers to support larger fast-casual chains like Chipotle or Cava.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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World leaders were united in their condemnation of the fresh hostilities, urging for restraint and an immediate return to negotiations.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
8 June 2026
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Much like the ending of his film, Scholey left the audience on a hopeful note, explaining that ocean conservation is the kind of goal that should unite all of humanity.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
8 June 2026
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Our blood and muscles became integrated into the machines.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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But to me they were always integrated, the comedy and the drama and the emotion and the outrageousness of it.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
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Jongno's gay bars are concentrated on the more discreet second-floor levels overlooking Pocha Street, above the heterosexual rabble.—
Anton Hur,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Junior Ezra Nelson, who concentrates on water polo, emerged as a strong sprint freestyler and relay anchor.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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The book, by Martyna Majok (of Cost of Living, which was also directed by Bonney), merges past and present through Susanna’s narration, while Bonney has the show’s ensemble onstage around her as their characters interject in Susanna’s story, sometimes to play a scene, sometimes to add commentary.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
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Palatial splendor merges with chalet coziness, particularly in the raclette and charcuterie-heavy Le Coin Savoyard restaurant (one of three in the hotel and four off-site) and in the salons, where sofas and traditional rugs are illuminated by chandeliers and dim sconces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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“Unify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unify. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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