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as in combines
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 consolidates
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 cooperates
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 collaborates
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 unites
What unites these companies is a commitment to improving grid resiliency, though each takes a radically different approach to battery chemistry.
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Anna Broughel, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The goal is to create an inviting, safe space to share the heartfelt experience of diving into a taboo topic which unites all.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
The approach unites spatial and temporal representations of flow patterns, which traditional methods often treat separately.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
Today, Interpol unites 196 member countries under the leadership of a secretary general, orchestrating daily operations to combat various international crimes.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The one thing that unites all seven is a sense of luxury.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Their shared disbelief in science and disrespect for expertise unites them.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
When things appear to catastrophically backfire, a surprising twist unites the masses in solidarity.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2025
In a small zoo, a new hippopotamus called Zafari unites neighbors from clashing classes.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025
Anna Broughel, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The goal is to create an inviting, safe space to share the heartfelt experience of diving into a taboo topic which unites all.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
The approach unites spatial and temporal representations of flow patterns, which traditional methods often treat separately.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
Today, Interpol unites 196 member countries under the leadership of a secretary general, orchestrating daily operations to combat various international crimes.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The one thing that unites all seven is a sense of luxury.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Their shared disbelief in science and disrespect for expertise unites them.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
When things appear to catastrophically backfire, a surprising twist unites the masses in solidarity.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2025
In a small zoo, a new hippopotamus called Zafari unites neighbors from clashing classes.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unites
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Grandma combines all of that cheesy, starchy goodness into one casserole dish instead.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Blur, directed by Craig Quintero of Taipei’s Riverbed Theatre and Phoebe Greenberg of Montreal’s PHI Centre, combines live performance with free-roam VR in a surreal meditation on grief, cloning, and the ethics of science.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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What Happens Next Obama's Emmy for Our Oceans consolidates his credentials in high-profile documentary and nonfiction work and may increase visibility and demand for similar projects produced by Higher Ground and Netflix.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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But what happens when your industry consolidates, or a role disappears altogether?—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Out on deck, the sun bar comes alive during sailaways when the weather cooperates.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The controversy began when Japanese authorities announced a new initiative last week under the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), which cooperates with global partners on issues including climate change and healthcare.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
27 Aug. 2025
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Microsoft, which has recently entered into a new partnership with NTT Data, also collaborates with Accenture and Avanade.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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His organization collaborates with several agencies across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, using innovative tracking technologies and training public safety officers to provide swift and effective responses.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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Pakam connects waste companies with a tracking and payments program.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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The first is a ground plate, weighing 110 pounds, that connects to the home’s electrical grid and is installed in a garage or driveway.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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Instead of blasting in all directions, like a primitive roadside bomb, an EFP directs and concentrates the force of its explosion.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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Kang explained that the unique negative Poisson’s ratio behavior enables inward contraction under compression, which concentrates strain in the sensing region and boosts sensitivity.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Aug. 2025
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Liu’s work often merges corsetry, delicate smocking, and floral motifs with a romantic yet subversive edge.—
Essence,
Essence,
4 Sep. 2025
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Moyer explains that the project is part of the broader Plastic Poetry program, launched in 2020, which merges cleanups, poetry workshops, and public art.—
Jonel Juste,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Energy Storing and Efficient Air Conditioner (ESEAC) integrates energy storage with cooling and humidity control, and, according to project data, can reduce peak air-conditioning power demand by more than 90% and lower electricity bills for cooling by more than 45%.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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Codesigned by Wood and the brand, the collection integrates Hanky Panky’s recognizable lace fabrics with Wood’s personal approach to style and self-expression.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Unites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unites. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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