as in consensus
the state of being of one opinion about something
the members of the committee are in unison on this point
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Recent Examples of unison
Each player shuffled from side to side in unison to protect the centre of the pitch, with a bite in midfield whenever Arsenal had the temerity to funnel themselves into shooting positions.
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Mark Carey, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
One big thing that sets the VeloGym apart from those other bikes is its unique arm-rowing system, in which two steel levers to either side of the rider are pushed and pulled in unison to deliver arm/upper body muscle power to the 28-inch rear wheel.
—Ben Coxworth
march 14, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2026
In unison, these elements ensure Fig Butter can flex in both sweet and savory applications.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Members of the mother’s group, Walker’s family and advocates, held hands and in unison bowed their heads to listen.
—Mariana Navarrete Villegas, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
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Mark Carey, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
One big thing that sets the VeloGym apart from those other bikes is its unique arm-rowing system, in which two steel levers to either side of the rider are pushed and pulled in unison to deliver arm/upper body muscle power to the 28-inch rear wheel.
—Ben Coxworth
march 14, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2026
In unison, these elements ensure Fig Butter can flex in both sweet and savory applications.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Members of the mother’s group, Walker’s family and advocates, held hands and in unison bowed their heads to listen.
—Mariana Navarrete Villegas, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unison
Noun
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Wells Fargo’s call falls in line with consensus on the Street.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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In confessional, Dorit says that what Kyle is expressing is not concern or group consensus.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Start by reading the contract – that's the agreement between you and the car rental company.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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One lawsuit, filed against Guadalupe Centers by former human resources director Shirley Folch, was eventually dismissed by agreement from the two sides last year, while another, filed against Guadalupe Centers Charter Schools by former Superintendent James Hammen, remains pending.—
Nathan Pilling
March 31,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Unison.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unison. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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