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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
After Friday’s 50-minute practice session — the Cup cars’ only time on the track before Saturday’s qualifying and Sunday’s race — drivers were united in their concerns about the multi-surface circuit’s lack of grip, tight walls and fears of a high attrition rate in Sunday’s 75-lap feature.
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Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2026
The British North America Act came into effect, uniting the separate territories of the Province of Canada, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia into one dominion called Canada.
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USA Today,
17 June 2026
On the other side of the courtroom sat the parents, grandparents, and friends of Heaven’s 27—the coalition of anguished mothers and fathers who have united since the tragedy to demand accountability and honor their daughters’ legacies.
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Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
Fashion for Relief was registered in 2015 with the aim of uniting the fashion industry to relieve poverty and help those affected by natural or other disasters around the world.
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ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2026
The British North America Act came into effect, uniting the separate territories of the Province of Canada, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia into one dominion called Canada.
—
USA Today,
17 June 2026
On the other side of the courtroom sat the parents, grandparents, and friends of Heaven’s 27—the coalition of anguished mothers and fathers who have united since the tragedy to demand accountability and honor their daughters’ legacies.
—
Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
Fashion for Relief was registered in 2015 with the aim of uniting the fashion industry to relieve poverty and help those affected by natural or other disasters around the world.
—
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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The gel-cream combines hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, panthenol, and squalane to hydrate and soothe without feeling greasy.
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Speculation over the relationship between Brown and Tatum has been regularly a storyline in Boston, but the pair combined to lead the Celtics to a championship in 2024 and Brown was named Finals MVP.
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Terafab would upend this complex global ecosystem by consolidating the entire semiconductor supply chain into one facility.
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His first-round total put him within reach of a majority, and the conservative bloc moved quickly to consolidate behind him.
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Voters cooperated in a special election by approving Proposition 50 by a nearly 2 to 1 margin.
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At least six other people face charges, including two women who pleaded guilty Wednesday and are cooperating.
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Haiti’s business community has long been criticized for monopolistic practices and a reluctance to collaborate.
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Banks, whose leaders have long raised similar concerns, have been collaborating with the Treasury Department and Fed for years to develop other ways financial institutions could transfer funds in the event of a potentially disastrous outage.
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These disparities suggest that the medical and social changes leading to reduced cancer mortality were concentrated in more metropolitan regions.
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These systems were designed to take over repetitive, high-volume moderation tasks including flagging impersonation accounts, scam attempts, and harmful content, while human reviewers were concentrated on complex decisions and formal appeals.
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Anderson’s Toyshop in July will merge back into Anderson’s Bookshop, located two doors down in downtown Naperville.
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However, his lack of strength, questionable frame and lack of true explosiveness create several questions about his translation to the next level, along with his inability to merge offensive and defensive value in the same season.
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Unlike Substrate, xLight’s strategy is to play nicely within the existing ecosystem, developing technology that can integrate into rather than displace ASML’s and TSMC’s existing architectures.
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Personalized treatments are built around three pillars—energetic renewal, conscious longevity, and stress management—and integrated with the landscape and architecture of the property and the regional cuisine.
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“Unite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unite. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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