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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
By rejecting pluralism and promoting a unifying ideology centered on Shiite Islam and Persian identity, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini marginalized non-Persian and non-Shiite groups.
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Shukriya Bradost, The Conversation, 28 June 2025
Planning for these reductions—and coordinating the federal, state, regional, and local authorities involved in water supply—requires a unifying framework.
—Jay Lund, Oc Register, 27 June 2025
Beginning March 2026, Vision Expo, produced by The Vision Council and RX, will unify into a single event, starting in Orlando, Fla., and then rotating through major U.S. cities each year moving forward.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
In my opinion, the next evolution lies in embedding these powerful tools directly within the data platforms themselves so that these insights are immediately accessible and unified to further amplify value.
—Abhay Gupta, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Shukriya Bradost, The Conversation, 28 June 2025
Planning for these reductions—and coordinating the federal, state, regional, and local authorities involved in water supply—requires a unifying framework.
—Jay Lund, Oc Register, 27 June 2025
Beginning March 2026, Vision Expo, produced by The Vision Council and RX, will unify into a single event, starting in Orlando, Fla., and then rotating through major U.S. cities each year moving forward.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
In my opinion, the next evolution lies in embedding these powerful tools directly within the data platforms themselves so that these insights are immediately accessible and unified to further amplify value.
—Abhay Gupta, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unify
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The law also consolidates state child care programs into the Kansas Office of Early Childhood.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2025
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The district plans to consolidate the program at Oak Terrace in phases, beginning with kindergarten in 2026-27, and fully transitioning all K-5 dual language program students in 2027-28, with Red Oak Elementary School closing after the 2026-27 school year, a statement to parents said.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Spanning three levels and over 17,000-square-feet, The Louis combines retail, exhibition and hospitality spaces.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The 32-year-old was one of the best tight ends in the NFL with 2,341 receiving yards on 197 receptions with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2019 and 2020 combined.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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But the urge to denigrate public education has become one of those odd obsessions that unite the nutty left and kooky right.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Release date: May 5, 2023 Cast: Chris Pratt, Karen Gillan, Vin Diesel, Sean Gunn For the final hoorah, the Guardians unite to defend the universe one last time in their biggest space mission yet.—
Grace Dean,
Space.com,
3 July 2025
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Its launch comes just days after a major controversy regarding the Grok 3 chatbot, which is integrated with the social media site X. The AI had begun generating a series of antisemitic comments in response to questions from users, including those that appeared to praise Adolf Hitler.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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Hinge and Grindr, two of the most popular dating apps, are taking steps to integrate AI into their platforms.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
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Intoxicating cannabinoids typically refer to compounds concentrated from hemp that cause marijuana-like effects and are unregulated in Arizona.—
Ray Stern,
AZCentral.com,
6 July 2025
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As the conditioner that brought his homeland their first two Breeders’ Cup championships (2021 Filly and Mare Turf, Loves Only You 2021 Distaff Marche Lorraine), the Tokyo native will concentrate on bringing the best Forever Young to Del Mar on November 1.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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As part of its founding as a party in 2022, the Forward PAC merged with the Renew America Movement, made up of former Republican officials, and the Serve America Movement, a group of Democrats, Republicans, and Independents.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
8 July 2025
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The satellites came together, or merged, on June 13 and June 30 but separated again within a few hours.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 July 2025
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“Unify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unify. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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