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as in consolidating
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 combining
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 unifying
Rather than unifying football regulation, the London variant added just one more set of rules.
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Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
Merchants can also access PicCopilot’s creative features from inside the Google Ads environment, unifying the two workflows.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Border plants play an essential role in unifying gardens.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
The administration has taken dramatic steps to restrict immigration in ways that critics say are incongruous with the type of unifying message that a global sporting event such as the World Cup is supposed to project.
—Seung Min Kim, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Dana Walden was elevated to president and chief creative officer, unifying the company’s creative businesses.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
What the code talkers represented, Batton said, were young men keeping their language alive and unifying Americans as a whole.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
From anti-development zeal to Pearlman’s sudden success to Republicans shellshocked over the first Democratic mayor in decades, Thomson has lots of unifying to do.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Since the dawn of the digital age, enterprises have worked to improve supply chain performance—integrating systems, breaking down silos, unifying data and investing heavily in automation.
—Mahesh Rajasekharan, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
Merchants can also access PicCopilot’s creative features from inside the Google Ads environment, unifying the two workflows.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Border plants play an essential role in unifying gardens.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
The administration has taken dramatic steps to restrict immigration in ways that critics say are incongruous with the type of unifying message that a global sporting event such as the World Cup is supposed to project.
—Seung Min Kim, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Dana Walden was elevated to president and chief creative officer, unifying the company’s creative businesses.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
What the code talkers represented, Batton said, were young men keeping their language alive and unifying Americans as a whole.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
From anti-development zeal to Pearlman’s sudden success to Republicans shellshocked over the first Democratic mayor in decades, Thomson has lots of unifying to do.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Since the dawn of the digital age, enterprises have worked to improve supply chain performance—integrating systems, breaking down silos, unifying data and investing heavily in automation.
—Mahesh Rajasekharan, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unifying
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Large contractors and developers are now thinking much more like enterprises, consolidating procurement and looking for systems that give them visibility across the entire supply chain.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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For Republicans, the immediate focus remains resolving the gubernatorial runoff before fully consolidating around a general election message.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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First class Etihad Apartments; Singapore Suites; combing first class on Airbus A380s on all the major Gulf airlines in a single trip; combining six different airline first class products in a single round trip.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Fewer couples are combining their finances, especially younger Americans.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Moonshot and Earthshot Prince William and Caroline Kennedy uniting for the Earthshot Prize represented the next generation of Kennedys and Windsors working together.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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The Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management board serves as a rare forum uniting top global CEOs with Chinese government, academic, and business leaders.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
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Medics are also fusing together some of her discs.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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Langstroth’s design maintained an optimal 8 mm gap between frames to prevent bees from fusing them together.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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But integrating chatbots made for adults into toys for kids poses its own array of threats, Padilla told the Union-Tribune.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Fernandez Bibeau’s portfolio as parks commissioner, effective June 1, will include integrating green infrastructure into the city’s broader open space strategy and strengthening coordination across cabinets to advance the city’s climate goals.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
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Celebrities in each host city will serve as these global ambassadors, connecting with fans and promoting local tourism and culture.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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His concept of the collective unconscious, a universal element of the human mind connecting past and present, was fundamental to her understanding of images and the interconnected nature of ancient archetypes.—
Eliza Goodpasture,
ARTnews.com,
3 June 2026
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Lack of reliable access to menstrual products contributes to absenteeism, missed instructional time, and difficulty concentrating in class.—
Gale Brewer,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2026
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With less competition, and fewer downward pressures on costs, suppliers may choose to exit Massachusetts altogether, further concentrating the market and eliminating the competitive dynamic that has delivered savings for Massachusetts residents for decades.—
Michael Rombach,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2026
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Elon Musk reportedly floats SpaceX, Tesla merger Elon Musk has reportedly discussed merging SpaceX with Tesla, a deal that would give the world’s richest person even more control over his sprawling tech empire.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
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Elon Musk is reportedly considering merging Tesla with SpaceX, and Wall Street expects the companies to combine after the aerospace giant’s upcoming IPO.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Unifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unifying. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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