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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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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How does the verb unite differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of unite are associate, combine, connect, join, link, and relate. While all these words mean "to bring or come together into some manner of union," unite implies somewhat greater loss of separate identity.

the colonies united to form a republic

When could associate be used to replace unite?

Although the words associate and unite have much in common, associate stresses the mere fact of frequent occurrence or existence together in space or in logical relation.

opera is popularly associated with high society

Where would combine be a reasonable alternative to unite?

While the synonyms combine and unite are close in meaning, combine implies some merging or mingling with corresponding loss of identity of each unit.

combined jazz and rock to create a new music

When would connect be a good substitute for unite?

In some situations, the words connect and unite are roughly equivalent. However, connect suggests a loose or external attachment with little or no loss of identity.

a mutual defense treaty connected the two nations

When is it sensible to use join instead of unite?

The words join and unite can be used in similar contexts, but join implies a bringing into contact or conjunction of any degree of closeness.

joined forces in an effort to win

When can link be used instead of unite?

The meanings of link and unite largely overlap; however, link may imply strong connection or inseparability of elements still retaining identity.

a name forever linked with liberty

When might relate be a better fit than unite?

The synonyms relate and unite are sometimes interchangeable, but relate suggests the existence of a real or presumed logical connection.

related what he observed to what he already knew

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of unite If Missouri Republicans stay mostly united in their push to drown out Kansas City’s voters, there’s very little Democratic lawmakers can do to stop them during the special session. Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025 Their decision to dye their hair in unison is another example of how they're united in their hope to lift up women's voices and encourage more participation in women's sports. Anika Ljung, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025 Republicans and Democrats alike must stand united in condemning this brutality that has no place in America. Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025 The festival is designed to unite thought leaders, celebrities, executives and visionaries to dive into current public health issues. Giana Levy, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unite
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  • Once a 19th-century military outpost, Fort Robinson now combines historic sites with miles of hiking and horseback trails.
    Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
  • By combining co-creation, creator signals, and data systems, the company has built an engine for capturing information at scale and acting on it faster than rivals.
    Jamie Gutfreund, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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  • The new building in the mostly industrial neighborhood of Newmarket is a result of consolidating the charter school’s previous campuses in Mission Hill, Hyde Park and Nubian Square.
    Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
  • While it is largely remembered today as an Arab revolt against British rule, it was also marked by internecine violence, with Husseini using it as an opportunity to consolidate control and murder those who threatened his rule.
    Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
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  • His comments come as South Korea reels from the raids – one of the largest by US immigration enforcement agencies in recent years, and which threatens to create a rift between two close partners that have long cooperated on military and economic matters.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The report was shared with authorities, and the district cooperated with the investigation, Bohrer said.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
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  • More advanced methods, including differential privacy and federated learning, allow researchers to collaborate without moving sensitive data outside hospital walls.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Pliops is collaborating with Tensormesh, inference optimization software.
    Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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  • On taking the job last year, Enzo Maresca knew that his say in transfers at Stamford Bridge would be limited and that his main task was to concentrate on coaching the team.
    James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Although many began paying, a substantial portion did not, with 25% of student loan holders and over 50% of the total student loan debt concentrated within the 24-38 age group.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
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  • The lakehouse merges with the best of both worlds.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • With masses equivalent to millions or even billions of suns, supermassive black holes are too massive to have been born from dying stars; instead, it is theorized that they are created when smaller black holes collide and merge, and a chain of progressively larger and larger mergers.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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  • The plan is to drop the first episode alongside the trial, see how things unfold in court, and, if possible, integrate relevant trial developments into the following episodes.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Lauren said the future was still wide open and that Ask Ralph could eventually become voice-activated, integrate the Collection business or be added to other platforms.
    Evan Clark, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025

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“Unite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unite. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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