unify

verb

ˈyü-nə-ˌfī How to pronounce unify (audio)
Definition of unifynext
1
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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2
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 Before coming out as gay on TV, Terry was already building on previous pastors' work to unify the new, diverse congregation. — Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Aug. 2026 Klobuchar is a four-term senior senator who first won 20 years ago and serves as a Senate Democratic Steering Committee Chair, whose roles include setting the chamber’s agenda, unifying and dealmaking for her party. — Terry Collins, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 That photo had the rare quality of unifying everyone on social media. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026 At first, the mysterious death of a beloved 18-year-old unified a small Mississippi community in grief and uncertainty. — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unify
  1. consolidate
  2. combine
  3. unite
  4. integrate
  5. concentrate
  6. merge
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  • Critics dismissed the polls, held in phases in December and January, as a sham designed to consolidate the military’s grip on power while ostensibly restoring civilian rule.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The leadership change at the film commission, a unit of foreign trade promotion agency Procomer, comes as new conservative populist president Laura Fernandez, who took office in May, consolidates her administration.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
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  • Brooks says advances in engineering, hardware, and access to massive datasets – combined with the incredible amount of money in tech, meant AI innovation could take off.
    — Max Darrow, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The lunch and dinner menu is a window onto the Mediterranean, harmoniously combining the fruits of the land and the sea.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of combine
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  • After bruising primaries, candidates from both sides try to unite their parties.
    — Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Organizers explained the implications of Law 2029 and the privatization agreement, encouraging residents from both urban neighborhoods and rural farming communities to unite in opposition.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026
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  • The system is integrated with the car’s electronic architecture, allowing the ESP, ABS and traction-control systems to continuously adjust their operating thresholds.
    — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Cleora is instead testing whether autonomous construction systems can be integrated into a functioning community while maintaining architectural variety and controlling costs.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
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  • Forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating, losing a word mid-sentence and feeling mentally slower are all common complaints during the menopause transition.
    — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Dairy products including milk, cream, whey and milk protein concentrates.
    — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of concentrate
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  • Still, despite not having many sensors, Tesla’s Grok chatbot — developed by Musk’s xAI, which merged with SpaceX earlier this year — also felt its brand has the superior system, which is true for many driving situations, at least for now.
    — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Last year, SpringHill Company merged with British TV and film production house Fulwell 73.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026
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