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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
Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2026
In the run up to the 2024 election in Venezuela, the opposition leader María Corina Machado, a conservative, built a massive social movement uniting millions and backed Edmundo González, a diplomat, as a presidential candidate.
—Boris Muñoz, Time, 3 Apr. 2026
Ranchers of the borderlands have already achieved the impossible, uniting groups from opposite ends of the political spectrum under the banner of safeguarding the borderlands.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Take the famous photograph of the driving of the ceremonial golden spike uniting the railroad companies.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 24 Mar. 2026
When organizing the March to Madison to protest welfare cuts, Glosson said, Castro was the driving force in uniting the north and south sides of the city behind a common cause.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Grégoire, who led a list uniting the traditional left, the Greens and the Communists, claimed victory after estimates based on partial results placed him well ahead of conservative rival Rachida Dati, who acknowledged defeat.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Mar. 2026
In the account passed down through her family, Ross was a young Philadelphia widow when George Washington and a congressional committee asked her to make a flag for the Colonies uniting in rebellion against England.
—Marla Miller, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
The Iran war, in other words, seems to be superseding earlier grievances and instead uniting disparate extremist forces against the United States.
—Jacob Ware, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
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But uniting it around a common program will be harder.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2026
In the run up to the 2024 election in Venezuela, the opposition leader María Corina Machado, a conservative, built a massive social movement uniting millions and backed Edmundo González, a diplomat, as a presidential candidate.
—Boris Muñoz, Time, 3 Apr. 2026
Ranchers of the borderlands have already achieved the impossible, uniting groups from opposite ends of the political spectrum under the banner of safeguarding the borderlands.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Take the famous photograph of the driving of the ceremonial golden spike uniting the railroad companies.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 24 Mar. 2026
When organizing the March to Madison to protest welfare cuts, Glosson said, Castro was the driving force in uniting the north and south sides of the city behind a common cause.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Grégoire, who led a list uniting the traditional left, the Greens and the Communists, claimed victory after estimates based on partial results placed him well ahead of conservative rival Rachida Dati, who acknowledged defeat.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Mar. 2026
In the account passed down through her family, Ross was a young Philadelphia widow when George Washington and a congressional committee asked her to make a flag for the Colonies uniting in rebellion against England.
—Marla Miller, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
The Iran war, in other words, seems to be superseding earlier grievances and instead uniting disparate extremist forces against the United States.
—Jacob Ware, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uniting
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Two of the company's vessels, Icon and Star of the Seas, feature exterior doors to connecting cabins — replacing the traditional interior door, as Royal Caribbean Blog reported.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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According to Ryan, the right kitchen sells the dream of entertaining, connecting, and living well.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
27 Jan. 2026
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All terrain wheels and five point safety harnesses, combining easy maneuverability with safety and stability for everyday use.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Red Hawk Park, located at 2600 SW Old Port Road, is home to a multi-sport court combining tennis, pickleball and a half basketball court.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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This stampede into mid-cycle map-making is more about consolidating power than ensuring fairness.—
Kathy Schmitz,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
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The administration initially retained women to project an appearance of diversity while consolidating power, but as the openly sexist nature of the MAGA movement has gained mainstream acceptance, maintaining that facade has become less necessary.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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For Javier Hernandez, cooperating with federal prosecutors felt like the only option.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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The bus driver is cooperating with authorities.—
Frederick Sutton Sinclair,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Caltrans and the Nevada County Transportation Commission are collaborating on the project.—
Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Broadcom is also collaborating with Anthropic rival OpenAI on custom silicon for AI.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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The mayor has also touted his merging of several city departments in the last two years as a successful effort to reduce middle management.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The companies say merging will connect their networks — Viva primarily operates Mexico’s east and Volaris in the west — and passengers will have better scheduling options.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The SoFi Center, which opened in 2025, is the indoor site of the TGL (Tomorrow’s Golf League), an innovative team golf league (developed by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TMRW Sports) in partnership with the PGA TOUR, fusing advanced tech and live golf action in primetime on ESPN.—
James Varsallone,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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She’s known for her thoughtful approach, fusing function with style sans limitations of age.—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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Doing that might have forced a quicker resolution, by concentrating public attention.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Rather than trying to sustain the same volume of activity, ICEX has focused on preserving the actions most valued by companies and concentrating resources in markets seen as offering the highest industrial return.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Uniting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uniting. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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