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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
There are some internal divisions that make unifying Charlotte’s LGBTQ community difficult as well, Martin said.
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Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
There is a real distinction between a city unified by five fine starting players in a game that originally involved throwing a ball into a peach basket and that, however improbably, became the city game, and the bloody display in the nation’s capital.
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Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
Hill made unifying the city his main campaign theme.
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Jack Fink,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
The reaction to the Fort Worth judge’s decision to allow Sorsby to play has unified everyone against Texas Tech.
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Mac Engel
june 15,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
There is a real distinction between a city unified by five fine starting players in a game that originally involved throwing a ball into a peach basket and that, however improbably, became the city game, and the bloody display in the nation’s capital.
—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
Hill made unifying the city his main campaign theme.
—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
The reaction to the Fort Worth judge’s decision to allow Sorsby to play has unified everyone against Texas Tech.
—
Mac Engel
june 15,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unify
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Old borrowers may need to consolidate loans, choose new repayment plans or risk being involuntarily placed in one that may not fit their budget, loan experts said.
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Su expects the industry to eventually consolidate around a handful of major players, with the rest surviving on local government subsidies or support from other backers.
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Diogo Costo had six saves for Colombia, which marked more saves than the team had in its first two matches combined.
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Grab a tortilla chip and scoop up a bite of this multi-layered dip that combines the flavors of the Southwest.
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Most opponents wore red, the color that has united grassroots organizations across the city against data centers.
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Different beliefs, different backgrounds, different cultures—but united by compassion and humanity.
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The roof design allows solar panels to be integrated into the building, while green roofscapes introduce vegetation that supports biodiversity and helps manage heat and rainwater.
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The technology is also being integrated into aviation safety-management practices.
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Control concentrated in one person dies with that person, decays with that person's judgment, and converts to cash the day that person takes a hard enough offer.
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Unlike Chicago, San Francisco or Philadelphia, Charlotte doesn’t have a historic LGBTQ district, and its bars and businesses remain scattered across neighborhoods rather than concentrated in one area.
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Anderson’s Toyshop in July will merge back into Anderson’s Bookshop, located two doors down in downtown Naperville.
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However, his lack of strength, questionable frame and lack of true explosiveness create several questions about his translation to the next level, along with his inability to merge offensive and defensive value in the same season.
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“Unify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unify. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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