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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
This Mercury-Jupiter trine unites your distant 9th house and your personal 1st house, since Jupiter’s currently in your sign.
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Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
What unites these three shows, which are otherwise quite different, is psychologically astute character development.
—Judy Berman, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
Death always unites people together.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, a meaningful trip down memory lane unites the community and brings a little boy closer to his late father.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026
Largely recorded on Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett’s travels of India—with a cast of the country’s musicians—the album unites the voices of the living and dead, with posthumous recordings from the Gorillaz archive of some of their late collaborators.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 27 Feb. 2026
But there will be an absence, one that has been felt at every national team camp since last July, which unites them more than any personal ambition.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Baby of the Year unites thousands of parents and tiny tots alike to vie for the title while raising awareness and funds for Baby2Baby.
—Sydney Cisco, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
What unites these books is not style but urgency.
—Alex Averbuch, Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
What unites these three shows, which are otherwise quite different, is psychologically astute character development.
—Judy Berman, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
Death always unites people together.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, a meaningful trip down memory lane unites the community and brings a little boy closer to his late father.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026
Largely recorded on Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett’s travels of India—with a cast of the country’s musicians—the album unites the voices of the living and dead, with posthumous recordings from the Gorillaz archive of some of their late collaborators.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 27 Feb. 2026
But there will be an absence, one that has been felt at every national team camp since last July, which unites them more than any personal ambition.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Baby of the Year unites thousands of parents and tiny tots alike to vie for the title while raising awareness and funds for Baby2Baby.
—Sydney Cisco, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
What unites these books is not style but urgency.
—Alex Averbuch, Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unites
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This delicious treat combines Chick-fil-A Lemonade (or Diet Lemonade) and the signature Icedream dessert mixed with strawberry and hibiscus flavors.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Much like Catastrophe, Derry Girls combines irreverent farce with weightier issues that sometimes take you by surprise but never betray the series’ light-hearted metier.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Mar. 2026
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Cornyn and Paxton will now spend the next three months in what may be a brutal fight while Talarico consolidates his resources.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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Though Slavet was not well known around the state, his departure further consolidates GOP support behind Hilton and Bianco, probably adding to concerns among Democrats.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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If the weather cooperates next winter, the bulbs can perform well again.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Closure finally feels possible as Luna in your pensive 12th house cooperates with tender Chiron in your 8th House of Delicate Topics.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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The Guilford Police Department regularly collaborates with affiliated agencies in conducting these complex investigations.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2026
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In each high school where the program operates, an officer collaborates with an educator to develop and teach curriculum to students.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Davis connects with the 3-1 pitch, which falls into a soft spot in center field, bringing in two runs.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Kintetsu rail connects Yoshino to Osaka and Nara, and local buses help access trailheads.—
Alexandra Gillespie,
Outside,
6 Mar. 2026
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The second part of the month concentrates most of your challenges for the remainder of the year into just a couple of weeks.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Potency has skyrocketed, with herbal product THC levels rising from an average of 4 percent pre-2000 to 35 percent today, and concentrates reaching 90 percent THC.—
Peter Su,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2026
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Apple's Studio Display XDR merges the elite performance specs and reference-monitor cred of the 6K Apple Pro Display XDR with the smaller 5K form factor of the Apple Studio Display, at a more palatable price.—
Tony Hoffman,
PC Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
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Doing so merges two apertures — the narrow and the microscopic — into a wide-angle lens.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
5 Mar. 2026
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The overall project also integrates the use of local materials to connect visitors with the geological surroundings.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Feb. 2026
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The setup integrates Unreal Engine for live virtual production previsualization and includes Stereo Head-Mounted Camera units for high-resolution facial performance capture.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Unites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unites. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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