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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
Their love for big labels, from Dior to Chanel and Bottega Veneta, is just one of the things that unites them as pop culture’s coolest couple.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026
The nurturing Moon unites with intense Pluto in your 8th House of Intimacy, encouraging honest talks about deep issues.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Texas unites when leaders put people first.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
But there’s a fundamentally American sensibility that unites its subjects — all eccentric, stubborn individuals whose belief in property as a sacred right has led them into conflict with someone equally convinced of their own entitlement.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Europe unites against a frenemy Ironically, Europe’s unity has often emerged in response to crisis.
—Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
Jeffrey Epstein has become one of the few scandals that unites Americans in cynicism.
—Kaitlyn Buss, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
What unites these episodes is not ideology alone but method.
—Alejandro Reyes, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
This weeknight dinner is ready in about an hour and unites the flavors of Greek dinner potatoes—namely thyme and lemon—with chicken and rice for a full meal.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026
The nurturing Moon unites with intense Pluto in your 8th House of Intimacy, encouraging honest talks about deep issues.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Texas unites when leaders put people first.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
But there’s a fundamentally American sensibility that unites its subjects — all eccentric, stubborn individuals whose belief in property as a sacred right has led them into conflict with someone equally convinced of their own entitlement.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Europe unites against a frenemy Ironically, Europe’s unity has often emerged in response to crisis.
—Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
Jeffrey Epstein has become one of the few scandals that unites Americans in cynicism.
—Kaitlyn Buss, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
What unites these episodes is not ideology alone but method.
—Alejandro Reyes, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
This weeknight dinner is ready in about an hour and unites the flavors of Greek dinner potatoes—namely thyme and lemon—with chicken and rice for a full meal.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unites
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For museum lovers, the California Academy of Sciences is a must-visit that combines marine life, planetarium shows, and a tropical rainforest biome under one roof.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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When power and anonymity combine Social psychologists have studied what happens when power combines with concealment.—
William Robiner,
Twin Cities,
15 Feb. 2026
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As the resale market matures and consolidates around fewer serious players, the customer base is evolving as well.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The move consolidates several of Musk’s major ventures, bringing his rockets, social media company X, Grok and SpaceX’s satellite Internet subsidiary Starlink under a single umbrella.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
3 Feb. 2026
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This morning, the emotional Moon cooperates with fiery Mars, helping teamwork and errands move quickly.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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If the weather cooperates, the rail yard will be open until March.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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The actress often collaborates with stylist Lindsay Flores.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The concierge collaborates with local artists and curators to create tailored experiences like private gallery or museum tours, studio visits, and neighborhood walks designed to reflect each guest’s interests.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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The best accounting software connects to your bank accounts, business credit cards and payroll services to automate expense tracking and ensure accuracy.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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Back inside, a casual dining area connects to a sleek kitchen outfitted with Jerusalem limestone floors, Brazilian granite countertops, a breakfast bar, and a walk-in pantry.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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The shock of heat wakes up the green chiles and concentrates the fruity-sour tomatillo flavor.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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This powerful analytical method combines laser light with a sharp metallic tip that concentrates the electromagnetic field into a tiny volume.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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The difference is that with more episodes, the bad merges with the good.—
Matthew Razak,
Space.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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The university merges free speech with civility, thereby promoting respectful discourse.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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To this end, consumers are waiting for the global rollout of the Meta Ray-Ban Display model, which integrates a display in the right lens to show wearers incoming messages, previews of photos to capture, video calls and visual AI information.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The model integrates with current workflows, offering flexibility.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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