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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
The extremely complex movement incorporates a special ruby duplex escapement and unites grande and petite sonnerie, alarm, and calendar functions.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
The kind that unites us, inspires us.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
Let’s rediscover what unites us and take the first step toward healing.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
In the streaming era, live sports are the one programming format still reeling in the large simultaneous audiences that advertisers and distributors crave, and generating the kind of chatter on social media that unites crowds across disparate screens.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
What unites them, in the way Fabio tells it, is not death but belonging.
—Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
Okra, which came from West Africa via the Afro-Caribbean world, unites the South with the rest of the African Atlantic.
—Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 15 Oct. 2025
The event creates 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, 14 Oct. 2025
The No Music for Genocide boycott unites artists, labels, and music rights-holders in geo-blocking their music from Israel.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
The kind that unites us, inspires us.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
Let’s rediscover what unites us and take the first step toward healing.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
In the streaming era, live sports are the one programming format still reeling in the large simultaneous audiences that advertisers and distributors crave, and generating the kind of chatter on social media that unites crowds across disparate screens.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
What unites them, in the way Fabio tells it, is not death but belonging.
—Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
Okra, which came from West Africa via the Afro-Caribbean world, unites the South with the rest of the African Atlantic.
—Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 15 Oct. 2025
The event creates 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, 14 Oct. 2025
The No Music for Genocide boycott unites artists, labels, and music rights-holders in geo-blocking their music from Israel.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unites
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The Peychaud’s Bitters, all cherry and anise as opposed to Angostura Bitters’ cinnamon and clove, combines with the herbal pop of absinthe and the spicy backbone of the rye to create something wholly new.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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The song combines love at first sight, drugs, and death.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
25 Oct. 2025
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Indeed, during this restorative phase, muscles repair, immune function peaks and the brain consolidates most of its daily learning and memories.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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The system consolidates soldier communications, networking, and control tools into a single wearable unit, allowing operators to direct unmanned aerial systems, call for indirect fire, and coordinate robotic teammates, all while maintaining mobility in complex terrain.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, Netanyahu did — and still does — everything possible to weaken the Palestinian Authority, which cooperates every day with Israeli security services to keep the West Bank from blowing up.—
Thomas Friedman,
Twin Cities,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Netherlands will operate F-35s from Volkel, and Sweden, which is not a NATO member but cooperates closely with the alliance, will join with Gripen fighters.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Oct. 2025
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Longoria, who often collaborates with stylist Maeve Reilly, wore a black shirt with buttons running down the front placket and an open neckline with a sharp collar, revealing her delicate necklace featuring an outline of the state of Texas.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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FinalSpark collaborates with ethicists to ensure the research remains within clear moral boundaries.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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That is also true regarding how the dispute connects to labor law.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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And while the chemistry between the two romantic leads is solid, the movie never connects emotionally.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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His team of 40 also concentrates on bigger and bigger deals that swell their take from the average directs transaction.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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But for the forthcoming 18th volume, Through the Open Window, 1956-1963, which concentrates on Dylan’s earliest recordings during his folk period, the baton was passed to Wilentz.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
27 Oct. 2025
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Ink merges into breast milk, tranquillity and space to think are filled with irritating barking, and Lawrence loses herself to the madness.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Their latest offering merges Wife Swap with our beloved Bravolebrities — but no, Housewives from different cities aren’t swapping lives with each other.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
22 Oct. 2025
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The system integrates Nokia Federal’s Banshee Flex Radio, a ruggedized 5G private wireless platform that supports persistent and adaptive communications for manned and unmanned systems.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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The space also integrates light sensors that adjust brightness according to rain or shine, a nod to the natural world that is part of the brand’s outdoor heritage.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Unites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unites. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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