1
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
While police are often viewed with skepticism or division, the soldier remains a rare unifying hero in American life.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
But there were also unifying moments when residents of the retirement community came together for a cause – whether to celebrate the diversity in the Village or to help their neighbors in need.
—Anita Gosch, Oc Register, 19 Jan. 2026
With a diverse skill set, her work spans both professional and voluntary roles, including her passion for unifying disparate groups into common causes.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
He is also expected to announce a major shift in how the state oversees education, unifying the policymaking State Board of Education with the California Department of Education, which is responsible for carrying out those policies.
—Melody Gutierrez, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
By unifying previously siloed systems associated with different departments, facility operators can develop smart, practical and agile automations.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Today, Minnesota must once again choose the Road to Excellence, and that begins with the governor delivering a substantive and unifying State of the State Address at the opening of the legislative session.
—Arne Carlson, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
By unifying in-person and online workflows, Plaud Desktop is designed to turn fragmented meeting notes into a continuous record of work.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 4 Jan. 2026
Executives at Paramount Skydance are eager to overhaul the company’s sales efforts, focusing more intently on unifying the infrastructure underlying its streaming assets, part of a larger mission to compete with digital giants such as Amazon, Google and Netflix.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
But there were also unifying moments when residents of the retirement community came together for a cause – whether to celebrate the diversity in the Village or to help their neighbors in need.
—Anita Gosch, Oc Register, 19 Jan. 2026
With a diverse skill set, her work spans both professional and voluntary roles, including her passion for unifying disparate groups into common causes.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
He is also expected to announce a major shift in how the state oversees education, unifying the policymaking State Board of Education with the California Department of Education, which is responsible for carrying out those policies.
—Melody Gutierrez, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
By unifying previously siloed systems associated with different departments, facility operators can develop smart, practical and agile automations.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Today, Minnesota must once again choose the Road to Excellence, and that begins with the governor delivering a substantive and unifying State of the State Address at the opening of the legislative session.
—Arne Carlson, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
By unifying in-person and online workflows, Plaud Desktop is designed to turn fragmented meeting notes into a continuous record of work.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 4 Jan. 2026
Executives at Paramount Skydance are eager to overhaul the company’s sales efforts, focusing more intently on unifying the infrastructure underlying its streaming assets, part of a larger mission to compete with digital giants such as Amazon, Google and Netflix.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unifying
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The stock looks to be consolidating just below all-time highs ready to break through $60 resistance.—
Todd Gordon,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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If institutional flows remain negative and liquidity tightens, Bitcoin might spend 2026 consolidating between $70,000-$100,000, delaying any real recovery until 2027.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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There’s an urge to reconnect with our heritage, and people are undertaking ancestry pilgrimages, combining boots-on-the-ground investigation into family trees and searching for documents in town halls, with discovering the places our ancestors used to call home.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Until now, combining such materials with complex 3D microstructures remained out of reach.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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This week’s first annual Reclaim the Economy Week reflects a growing global demand for fresh thinking, with individuals and collectives uniting to demand an economy that puts people and planet first.—
Olivier De Schutter,
Time,
27 Jan. 2026
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The law passed with strong bipartisan support, with American lawmakers uniting over national security concerns.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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Corridos tumbados embody the biculturalism experienced by Mexican Americans, fusing lo de aquí with lo de allá.—
Andrea Flores
Jan. 8,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Adorned with 3,000 pendants, including 2,000 in signature Baccarat red crystal from fusing clear crystal with 24-karat gold powder, the opulent work of art is cradled by 15-foot installation and available for public viewing and viral social media moments day and night.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
1 Jan. 2026
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The team says that integrating quantum batteries into computer architecture could offer a pathway to faster processing and superior energy efficiency.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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However, delays with permitting and the high capex costs of constructing heat networks and integrating data centers to the system make scaling the model challenging.—
April Roach,Tasmin Lockwood,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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Combat these fears by connecting your negotiation to your identity and personal goals.—
Kwame Christian Esq,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Everyone planning, strategizing, connecting, feeding one another.—
Katherine Packert Burke,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Institutional investors typically buy single-family homes to rent them out, often concentrating in suburban neighborhoods around major metro areas, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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The group was founded in collaboration with the public health organization Institute for Public Strategies with the primary purpose of concentrating on the environment of Lemon Grove.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Like insurers, hospitals have also been merging and scooping up other providers of medical services, including doctors’ offices, outpatient facilities and labs.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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The project will add a lane in each direction and more space for merging and getting on and off the ramps to local streets.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Unifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unifying. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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