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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
With Starmer's public approval slipping, some members of his Labour Party are openly questioning his political future — a far cry from the unifying force Japan's Takaichi demonstrated on Sunday.
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
While police are often viewed with skepticism or division, the soldier remains a rare unifying hero in American life.
—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
Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
While police are often viewed with skepticism or division, the soldier remains a rare unifying hero in American life.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unifying
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Antoine Bass has good ideas, too, notably for consolidating duplicative programs and sharing heavy equipment among the district’s municipalities.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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That means consolidating facilities, linehaul, procurement, and capital planning.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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With a dedication to combining the Renaissance with a modern aesthetic, his design ethos embodies fashion futurism, technology and cultural heritage.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Somali officials say operations will continue in coordination with international partners, combining ground offensives, intelligence gathering and reconstruction efforts in retaken towns.—
Omar Faruk,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The event is focused on uniting youth and senior communities, but is open to anyone.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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While uniting the community worldwide, the fasting tradition is meant to help Muslims experience the hunger and thirst of the poor and foster empathy and generosity.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
17 Feb. 2026
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The director cleverly dishes out these double meanings from start to finish, fusing the parental experience with tons of gore, hysteria, visual gags and occasional jump scares.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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But the end goal is to use deuterium and helium-3, which Helion aims to produce by fusing the same deuterium atoms.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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More broadly, this work highlights a promising pathway for integrating solar energy directly into electrochemical energy storage, potentially bridging the gap between renewable energy harvesting and efficient energy utilization, according to researchers.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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By integrating supplier data and focusing on high-impact variables such as product weight, organizations can achieve significant improvements in emissions accuracy, according to the Higg Index’s exclusive licensee.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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Additional improvements include new landscaping, pedestrian and bike paths connecting E and H Streets to the existing Bayside Park, picnic tables, benches, shade structures and trees.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Linda Davis, 52, was in her fourth year teaching special education in Savannah’s public schools and had a gift for connecting with students, her colleagues and family said.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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My goal is to ensure this technology strengthens economic opportunity for everyone rather than accelerating inequality or concentrating power in the hands of a few.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Bélanger emphasizes that spreading protein across meals helps support muscle tissue more effectively than concentrating it at night.—
Rita Templeton,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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Thus, this detection technique offers scientists a method to create a cosmic map of these merging titans.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The news comes after Deadline revealed BBC Studios was merging production and sales in London to create a global content unit.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Unifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unifying. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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