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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
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.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unifying
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Boston Public Schools has also proposed closing or consolidating schools as enrollment declines.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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The district teeters on the edge of insolvency in the face of a mayor and his main backer, the Chicago Teachers Union, staunchly opposed to consolidating any schools even though a third of them are at less than half their student capacity.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The team demonstrated photonic lanterns capable of combining 7, 19, and 37 VCSEL lasers.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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Compare Internet is committed to helping users make informed decisions by combining real-time provider availability, transparent pricing and neutral evaluations.—
William Jones
March 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Cognitive Mercury is trining Jupiter, uniting your 7th and 11th houses — which both focus on your connections with other people.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Gold House is the leading cultural ecosystem, uniting the Asian Pacific and multicultural communities around common causes, investing capital and resources into independent creators and companies, and showing the world how impactful the Asian Pacific community can be in every industry and endeavor.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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Complementing this contemporary work is George Balanchine’s Square Dance, which gives voice to the American spirit by fusing folk traditions with the clarity and precision of classical ballet.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Mar. 2026
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Over development, the tail disappears, fusing to form the coccyx or tailbone.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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The researchers have been talking with officials about the prospect of integrating some version of ePOCT+, says Kulinkina.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2026
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By integrating these two types of facilities, the total electricity consumption for both the data center and the industrial plant can be reduced by more than 75%.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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All new data centers connecting to the grid must now provide dispatchable power — electricity that can be turned on or off depending on the national grid’s needs — or have the capacity to store energy.—
April Roach,Gaelle Legrand,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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My bet is that the most valuable players will own IP that travels across formats, connecting with loyal audiences on any screen.—
Max Cutler,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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The city has invested $9 million in its Hart Lift storefront revitalization program, concentrating those efforts in and around Pratt Street.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2026
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Civil liberties’ advocates warn that concentrating large volumes of identity data among a small number of verification vendors can create attractive targets for hackers and government demands.—
Barbara Booth,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
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On March 4, the White House released a video on its official X account merging real clips of Iran missile strikes with footage from the Call of Duty video game.—
Lorena O’Neil,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2026
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Extending from the east side of First Street to the Braden River, the city stood for just over 100 years before merging with the city of Bradenton in 1943.—
Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Unifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unifying. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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