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as in to combine
to come together to form a single unit
using the microscope, we watched the water droplets unite into a single pool
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as in to consolidate
to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control
united several teams under the reorganization plan
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as in to cooperate
to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members
parents united to reform the school's curriculum
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as in to collaborate
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end
only if private investors and public officials unite for the common good, will this city experience an economic revival
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Recent Examples of unite
What unites the two main characters is that neither is showing new work anymore or, in the case of Julian Sklar (McKellen), making it at all.
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Alison Willmore, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
As Shrinking season three comes to a close, the cast and creatives behind the hit Apple TV comedy united at PaleyFest LA to celebrate the finale and give a tease as to what’s coming next.
—Alex Cramer, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
For example, in the apparel section at NEX Norfolk, major athletic brands like Nike, Under Armour and Athleta are grouped together, united only by a sign overhead advertising a 20% off discount.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge,ryan Baker, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
The Maine Family Sea Farm Cooperative, also supported by GreenWave, unites multiple polyculture farms in Casco Bay, enabling growers to share resources, pool funds for equipment, and step in for one another during periods of worker shortages.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 8 Apr. 2026
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Alison Willmore, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
As Shrinking season three comes to a close, the cast and creatives behind the hit Apple TV comedy united at PaleyFest LA to celebrate the finale and give a tease as to what’s coming next.
—Alex Cramer, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
For example, in the apparel section at NEX Norfolk, major athletic brands like Nike, Under Armour and Athleta are grouped together, united only by a sign overhead advertising a 20% off discount.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge,ryan Baker, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
The Maine Family Sea Farm Cooperative, also supported by GreenWave, unites multiple polyculture farms in Casco Bay, enabling growers to share resources, pool funds for equipment, and step in for one another during periods of worker shortages.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unite
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China's strategic and commercial oil stocks, combined with barrels in transit, cover well over 120 days of net imports, said Dan Wang, China director at Eurasia Group.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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In a large, microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, sugar, cocoa and salt.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
14 Apr. 2026
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County Administrator Chase Burnham said the county plans to close the North Branch Health and Human Services building and consolidate to one location, adding critical services will still be available either at the Government Center or through a mobile van.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Orbán used his supermajority to consolidate power, weaken the independence of the country’s courts, change the election system and restrict the rights of some minorities.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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Alia urged residents to remain calm and to continue to cooperate with security agencies on rescue efforts and other operations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Vega stated that Mezime did not resist and cooperated, giving a confession at the station.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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In addition to its own productions, There & Then intends to collaborate with artists and communities across different career stages on an international basis.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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The flight took place under the direct supervision of the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which is collaborating with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency on Valo’s type certification.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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The vice president also seemed to echo Trump’s assertion that Leo should concentrate less on global affairs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Voters were also asked to choose the members of a bicameral Congress for the first time in more than 30 years, following recent legislative reforms that concentrate significant power in the new upper chamber.—
Franklin Briceño,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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The budget, which will be debated and adjusted by the mayor and the City Council, also merges three city departments into others and eliminates the Office of Child and Youth Success.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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One remedy that many ticketing advocates and Democratic lawmakers want is for the government to force the breakup of Live Nation and Ticketmaster — which merged in 2010 — separating the concert promoter from the ticket seller.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2026
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Apple’s smart glasses will be tightly integrated with iOS 27.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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The movement rallied various opposition forces around the themes of fighting corruption and re-integrating the European mainstream.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Unite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unite. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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