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as in combining
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 consolidating
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 cooperating
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 collaborating
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 uniting
Olivier De Schutter, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
The law passed with strong bipartisan support, with American lawmakers uniting over national security concerns.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Messenger Mercury is uniting with powerful Pluto, forging a group chat or community project into a focused mission — one that potentially needs your honest direction.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Peamer and Bracchi started providing each other with comfort, companionship, and healing moments after uniting.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
After a devastating fire reduced a Scottish church to rubble, an unexpected discovery was made beneath the ruins — uniting a grieving congregation.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Jan. 2026
The regulars are certainly the soul of the show, and uniting them with the new lineup of musical guests is sure to create a captivating viewing experience for families and children everywhere.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 14 Jan. 2026
Acting as the rhythmic heartbeat that provides structure, tempo and energy, uniting other instruments and guiding the groove in most genres.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2026
And these mirror images, uniting perceptions barely conscious, were to constitute the basis from which his pilot’s dreams would someday take flight.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
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This week’s first annual Reclaim the Economy Week reflects a growing global demand for fresh thinking, with individuals and collectives uniting to demand an economy that puts people and planet first.
—Olivier De Schutter, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
The law passed with strong bipartisan support, with American lawmakers uniting over national security concerns.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Messenger Mercury is uniting with powerful Pluto, forging a group chat or community project into a focused mission — one that potentially needs your honest direction.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Peamer and Bracchi started providing each other with comfort, companionship, and healing moments after uniting.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
After a devastating fire reduced a Scottish church to rubble, an unexpected discovery was made beneath the ruins — uniting a grieving congregation.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Jan. 2026
The regulars are certainly the soul of the show, and uniting them with the new lineup of musical guests is sure to create a captivating viewing experience for families and children everywhere.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 14 Jan. 2026
Acting as the rhythmic heartbeat that provides structure, tempo and energy, uniting other instruments and guiding the groove in most genres.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2026
And these mirror images, uniting perceptions barely conscious, were to constitute the basis from which his pilot’s dreams would someday take flight.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uniting
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The power-plant theory is an iteration of that tradition—a movement away from mystical explanations such as the Curse of the Billy Goat and toward shareable deep dives, investigations, and dot-connecting.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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SpaceX's Starlink constellation, which now totals more than 9,100 operational satellites, provides internet access to areas around the world where other means of connecting are either sparse non existent.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
7 Dec. 2025
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There’s an urge to reconnect with our heritage, and people are undertaking ancestry pilgrimages, combining boots-on-the-ground investigation into family trees and searching for documents in town halls, with discovering the places our ancestors used to call home.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Until now, combining such materials with complex 3D microstructures remained out of reach.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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The stock looks to be consolidating just below all-time highs ready to break through $60 resistance.—
Todd Gordon,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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If institutional flows remain negative and liquidity tightens, Bitcoin might spend 2026 consolidating between $70,000-$100,000, delaying any real recovery until 2027.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The homeowner was not injured and was cooperating with investigators, the LAPD said.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The two parties are cooperating on companion measures in the House and Senate.—
Gavin J. Quinton,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Koukoumidis and Surman agree that a much larger community of researchers and entrepreneurs should be collaborating to advance AI, which is one of the goals of Oumi.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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The legislation limits the city from collaborating with ICE with the 287(g) agreements.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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This engine provides strong performance for highway merging, overtaking, and spirited driving, while maintaining smooth and responsive handling.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Jan. 2026
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This is attributed to two branches of the jet stream merging, and the dip in the jet stream elongating more, which allows for stronger rising motion ahead of the system.—
Trey Fulbright,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Within 28 Kothi lies Cafe Kothi, an intimate spot where the menu, though small, is carefully crafted and beautifully executed, fusing local, regional and global flavors.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
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Beyond the performance itself, Magic Mike Live New York is being positioned as a full-night-out destination, fusing live entertainment with nightlife and hospitality.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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Rather than concentrating on a single release, the company shared an Ecosystem that can manage everything from full-scale floor washing in residential and commercial settings to countertop wiping.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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The chemical smell often described in these videos is also due to fuel fumes concentrating in one area, not the smell of burning snow.—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Uniting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uniting. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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