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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
Dana Walden was elevated to president and chief creative officer, unifying the company’s creative businesses.
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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
Placed in the corners of each of the four beds here, the trellises provide high points that create a pleasing visual rhythm, while unifying the garden.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
George said unifying the GOP ahead of November will be essential to avoid voter drop‑off in the general election.
—Jack Fink, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Schneider said there were unifying moments near the start of the speech and at the end, but in between — the speech lasted 108 minutes, the longest State of the Union in history — there was plenty of criticism of Democrats and inaccurate statements.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
The pledge isn’t unifying any longer.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
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.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
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
Placed in the corners of each of the four beds here, the trellises provide high points that create a pleasing visual rhythm, while unifying the garden.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
George said unifying the GOP ahead of November will be essential to avoid voter drop‑off in the general election.
—Jack Fink, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Schneider said there were unifying moments near the start of the speech and at the end, but in between — the speech lasted 108 minutes, the longest State of the Union in history — there was plenty of criticism of Democrats and inaccurate statements.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
The pledge isn’t unifying any longer.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
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.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unifying
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The result is a fair that looks less like a global marketplace chasing scale and more like a regional platform consolidating its base.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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The three family members stayed on to run Norton as a subsidiary of Goodyear for about 12 years until Goodyear began consolidating its acquisitions by 1998.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Harlem Wizards are a high-energy basketball team known for combining athleticism, comedy, and crowd engagement in an entertaining, family-friendly game.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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For most people, combining them is considered safe and may offer benefits for hydration and performance when used appropriately.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
15 Apr. 2026
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That might seem like the kind of scandal that would cut across the political spectrum, uniting right-wing politicians who wanted to slash the aid budget with left-wing politicians who wanted aid to solve poverty.—
Hettie O'Brien,
The Dial,
21 Apr. 2026
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Amazon nations are uniting to save it.—
Toni Odejimi,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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Miyashita, the cult Japanese designer behind early-2000s punk label Number (N)ine and later TheSoloist, is known for fusing meticulous Japanese craftsmanship with distinctly American motifs.—
Samantha Lee
Connect
April 17,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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The operation treats pinched nerves in a neck by removing the disk and fusing the bones together.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2026
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The job responsibilities are broad, but generally involve building and running AI products, including AI agents and Large Language Models (LLMs), and integrating them into a business's workflow.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The update builds on a partnership between Boston Dynamics and Google DeepMind announced earlier this year, focused on integrating advanced AI models into robotic systems.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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Artnet built its business on pricing data, auctions, and market reporting, while Artsy focused on discovery and online sales, connecting collectors with galleries, fairs, and institutions.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Of the shifting comedy landscape, Chappelle pointed to Druski as one of the comedians connecting with audiences.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Cole found that he was still traumatized by the abuse and had a hard time concentrating.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The strategy spreads tourism spending across neighborhoods instead of concentrating it near match venues.—
Amalia Roy,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Virtual psychology removes outdated barriers by merging medical scrutiny with convenience, helping individuals move from uncertainty toward greater clarity.—
Lucy Jones
April 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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The independent chef scene often reveals how immigrant traditions, first-generation entrepreneurship and local ingredients are merging into a new Southern food identity.—
Sam Flemming,
AJC.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Unifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unifying. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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