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 The comment is politically sensitive because the Dominican Republic was once invaded by Haiti, leading to Hispaniola being unified under Haitian rule for 22 years. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026 The operating moment unifies these capabilities, enabling leaders to determine whether an opportunity deserves pursuit before momentum develops. — Adam Feiner, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Instead, the company slowly worked to unify the two services’ behind-the-scenes tech and pushed Hulu subscribers to start watching their shows on Disney+. — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026 Other designers and puppeteers were enlisted to unify the show visually and stylistically. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 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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  • In December 2025, Raman voted for a plan to dissolve the city’s Youth Development Department and consolidate it with several other city agencies.
    — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Across the border, the rebels have grown more powerful, consolidating control over major cities and pushing to seize others, such as the densely populated Taiz.
    — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2026
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  • Rays batters struck out 13 times after combining for 14 in the first two games.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Holland was ousted in 2020, when Sarandos combined English-language and international content under Bajaria (elevating the latter to the largest autonomous content job in the streamer’s history).
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
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  • Kabila's new Front for the Refoundation of the Nation, or FRN, includes rebel groups formerly united under the Congo River Alliance, whose former leader Corneille Nangaa will serve as one of the new coalition's two vice presidents.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Kabila’s new Front for the Refoundation of the Nation, or FRN, includes rebel groups formerly united under the Congo River Alliance, whose former leader Corneille Nangaa will serve as one of the new coalition’s four vice presidents.
    — Justin Kabumba, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
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  • Its existing approvals do not remove the need to integrate and certify the system as part of Valo.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • And Hinge is integrating AI into existing platforms, offering users personalized help with profile creation and conversation starters.
    — Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
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  • The show’s creative team was able to concentrate on making the series itself rather than second-guessing every decision to appeal to the international market.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Collisions between nanoscale twins and crystal boundaries form concentrated stress points, which sprout fresh structural defects.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
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  • In merging SpaceX with xAI in February, Musk combined his AI and social networking business with his rocket launch company, which also owns the Starlink satellite internet service.
    — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The deal merges two major players in the wedding tech category.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
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“Unify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unify. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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