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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
Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 May 2026
Frank never had a chance of uniting the crowd following lethargic home defeats to Chelsea, Fulham and Arsenal.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 10 May 2026
A lot of trial and error, and the entire record was like a triumvirate, a ping-pong game uniting three strikingly different visions.
—Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2026
Mama Mittens, a cat at Helen Woodward Animal Center in California, is uniting her biological kitten and six orphaned kittens into one large litter.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Fusion—uniting small atomic nuclei into larger ones—promises more abundant, cleaner energy once scientists perfect it.
—Faye Flam, Scientific American, 7 May 2026
So there’s this thing that’s uniting them weirdly through loss.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 5 May 2026
Prem ran on improving infrastructure, public safety, uniting the community and fiscal responsibility.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2026
Leaders of the city’s political left credited Patel with uniting community groups and labor unions by fostering deep personal relationships.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
The result was a single, self-consistent model uniting elements physically and statistically.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 May 2026
Frank never had a chance of uniting the crowd following lethargic home defeats to Chelsea, Fulham and Arsenal.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 10 May 2026
A lot of trial and error, and the entire record was like a triumvirate, a ping-pong game uniting three strikingly different visions.
—Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2026
Mama Mittens, a cat at Helen Woodward Animal Center in California, is uniting her biological kitten and six orphaned kittens into one large litter.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Fusion—uniting small atomic nuclei into larger ones—promises more abundant, cleaner energy once scientists perfect it.
—Faye Flam, Scientific American, 7 May 2026
So there’s this thing that’s uniting them weirdly through loss.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 5 May 2026
Prem ran on improving infrastructure, public safety, uniting the community and fiscal responsibility.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2026
Leaders of the city’s political left credited Patel with uniting community groups and labor unions by fostering deep personal relationships.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 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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The research highlights how combining quantum processors with classical computing resources may define the next phase of high-performance computing, offering a path toward solving problems that are currently out of reach.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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Donovan Mitchell and James Harden struggled for Cleveland, combining to shoot only 44% from the field and turn the ball over 10 times.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
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Cost-containment measures, like consolidating software licenses and reusing expensive sets rather than continually tearing them down, were put in place.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
6 May 2026
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The program is meant to optimize the transit network by consolidating duplicative routes and increasing service and frequency on corridors with high ridership.—
Joshua Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
5 May 2026
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Authorities have accused the men of killing Vega to prevent her from cooperating with authorities.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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Independence police said the driver of the Tacoma remained at the scene and was cooperating with the investigation.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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Fraser and Guthrie ended their personal relationship, but decided for the time being to continue collaborating, and the band left 4AD to sign to Fontana Records.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
12 May 2026
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Hendricks imparts the importance of theater skills — like collaborating, listening, interpreting, storytelling, checking your ego, taking criticism — even if his pupils go on to careers outside the arts.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Predictably, Corey has been criticized in certain quarters for her merging of the lowest and loftiest forms of culture.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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The merging of brands following bank deals often moves much quicker.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Azumi aims to reinterpret these, long famed for fusing historic aesthetics with unrivaled hospitality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
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But Muskism is not about replacing countries with companies — it is about fusing the two.—
Ben Tarnoff,
Big Think,
23 Apr. 2026
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Rather than concentrating only on the finished garment, Bluesign evaluates the factories behind it, including their chemical management, environmental practices and worker safety systems.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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But overall, Measure G risks adding cost and concentrating power instead of fixing performance.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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“Uniting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uniting. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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