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 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 Governments can unify and set standards that give the whole ecosystem a baseline to work from. — Shlomo Kramer, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026 In almost unprecedented fashion, the world's leading tech execs have unified in opposing any potential ban. — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 31 July 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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  • The appeal was part of a massive case that consolidated thousands of lawsuits from individuals, state attorneys general and school districts.
    — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Critics dismissed the elections, which were held 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, 9 Aug. 2026
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  • Filtering transfer fees by age or position is not uncommon, but combining the two and then presenting it as a record feels a bit of a stretch.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Though males are wingless and females can fly short distances, that reproductive efficiency — combined with its tiny size and penchant for hiding in wood — has supercharged a rapid spread across South Africa.
    — Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
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  • The country’s writers and directors unions, top screen bodies and several film festivals have united to form a coalition of 50 organizations urging Mark Carney‘s Liberal Party government to stand firm on streaming contributions.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The sitting governor campaigned with Crowley in the final sprint to the primary as the party scrambled to unite around an alternative to Hong.
    — Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 12 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
Definition of integrate
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  • In 2024, Legoland replaced the upper half of the ride, and this year concentrated on the ground-level structural support.
    — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Equity investments and strategic partnerships can preserve access to innovation while allowing management to concentrate on current execution.
    — Alex Krutz, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of concentrate
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  • The company acquired Synovus Financial, and the banks have yet to merge their branding.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The system is forecast to merge with an approaching tropical wave within the next two days, with environmental conditions expected to become more conducive for development by midweek.
    — Scott Withers, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
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