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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 That’s two basketball teams in the same city now united by the hope that comes with the No. 1 pick after trying seasons. Jason Jones, New York Times, 13 May 2025 But having a pope that understands U.S. party politics while being more aware of what is happening internationally is crucial to uniting the Catholic Church, Megan said. Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 12 May 2025 The summit unites media sectors, from movies to television shows with music, along with journalism, gaming and marketing industries to showcase Hollywood’s leadership role in worldwide environmental activities. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 5 May 2025 Designed to spark dialogue around bodily autonomy, economic freedom and Black liberation, the four-city tour will unite changemakers, creatives and community advocates ahead of the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture. Melissa Noel, Essence, 3 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for unite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unite
Verb
  • Cute, kitschy items are a staple of East Asian culture, and Asian discount stores like Miniso and Daiso, which combined have hundreds of locations in the US, sell highly coveted blind box toys for under $5.
    Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
  • No duo combined for more goals than Poulin and Stacey during the regular season.
    Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Verb
  • Three cases were consolidated by the Supreme Court for the oral arguments.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 15 May 2025
  • Layers of redundant regulation should be removed, and regulatory functions should be consolidated.
    Norbert Michel, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Verb
  • Sheriff Martinez already is failing to comply with the California Values Act, SB 54, which, since 2018, prohibits local and state law enforcement from cooperating with federal authorities on most immigration enforcement actions.
    Pedro Rios, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2025
  • The police arrived at some point, but Ventura wouldn’t cooperate with the officers, Morgan said.
    Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
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  • Britain agreed the most significant reset of ties with the European Union since Brexit on Monday, removing some trade barriers and collaborating on defence to help grow its economy and boost security on the continent.
    Kate Holton, USA Today, 20 May 2025
  • The best insights come when data scientists, product managers and marketers collaborate to frame the right questions and interpret the results critically.
    Gunjan Paliwal, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Verb
  • What Smart Investors Should Watch Investors who prioritize signals over noise should concentrate on pressure points instead of headlines.
    Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
  • Solar thermal setups capture the Sun's heat rather than its light, use reflectors to concentrate sunlight onto a receiver, and convert solar radiation directly into heat energy.
    Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 18 May 2025
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  • The New Reality of AI in the Workplace Today, many AI tools are integrated straight into almost every SaaS application.
    Maria Williams, USA Today, 13 May 2025
  • The series also masterfully integrates themes of community and legacy, highlighting the Duprees’ involvement in local politics and philanthropy.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 May 2025
Verb
  • So much water flows down the mountain that Tudy Creek — normally about 4 feet across — swells and merges with another creek to form a violent river that rages down the road between them.
    Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 19 May 2025
  • Things began falling apart when the team tried merging Siri’s old code with the new one.
    Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 19 May 2025

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“Unite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unite. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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