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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
Mark Joyella,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
There’s no question that Friday will be an historic night, uniting the worlds of celebrity, music, sports, media and fashion in a way only this power couple could.
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Marc Malkin,
Variety,
2 July 2026
The win-now Golden State Warriors also have interest in uniting James with his Team USA running mate Stephen Curry, while a third and final tour with the Cleveland Cavaliers cannot be ruled out.
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Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
Those decisions, as well as another ruling that struck down Hawaii's law requiring permission to bring a firearm into a business, broke along 6-3 ideological lines, with the court's conservatives uniting in their decisions.
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Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Quaintance, in particular, is potentially a monster on defense, and uniting him with Wembanyama might make this team virtually impenetrable.
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John Hollinger,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
In addition to uniting the tight end community, TEU also has a charitable component and raises money for organizations selected by the trio.
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Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Fashion for Relief was registered in 2015 with the aim of uniting the fashion industry to relieve poverty and help those affected by natural or other disasters around the world.
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ABC News,
16 June 2026
Thank you for uniting our city again…for uniting the world.
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Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
14 June 2026
Verb
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch highlights hope as a powerful American aspiration, exemplified by FDR's fireside chats uniting the country during the Great Depression.
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Mark Joyella,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
There’s no question that Friday will be an historic night, uniting the worlds of celebrity, music, sports, media and fashion in a way only this power couple could.
—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
2 July 2026
The win-now Golden State Warriors also have interest in uniting James with his Team USA running mate Stephen Curry, while a third and final tour with the Cleveland Cavaliers cannot be ruled out.
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Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
Those decisions, as well as another ruling that struck down Hawaii's law requiring permission to bring a firearm into a business, broke along 6-3 ideological lines, with the court's conservatives uniting in their decisions.
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Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Quaintance, in particular, is potentially a monster on defense, and uniting him with Wembanyama might make this team virtually impenetrable.
—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
In addition to uniting the tight end community, TEU also has a charitable component and raises money for organizations selected by the trio.
—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Fashion for Relief was registered in 2015 with the aim of uniting the fashion industry to relieve poverty and help those affected by natural or other disasters around the world.
—
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Thank you for uniting our city again…for uniting the world.
—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
14 June 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.
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According to Ryan, the right kitchen sells the dream of entertaining, connecting, and living well.
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Karl Mayer’s new Textile Innovation Center in Obertshausen, Germany, is designed around that idea, combining textile development, testing and training under one roof.
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The advantage of combining the antibodies became clear when the viruses were repeatedly exposed to treatment.
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Formula 1’s own Oxford Street mega-store completes the picture, consolidating all ten teams’ merchandise within a high-footfall retail environment designed to convert fandom directly into revenue.
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To address these shifts, both districts have begun closing and consolidating schools.
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Investigators said Butler, who was injured, showed no signs of intoxication and was cooperating with investigators.
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Laurie Parker, a producer then working with director Jane Campion as part of a project that Sebold was cooperating with, reached Clapper in 2013.
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As the film tells it, her poses — sometimes casual, sometimes intense, always impressive — caught the eye of fellow climber Ivan Beerkus, and the two soon began collaborating.
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For Endowment content specifically, the approach has evolved from broadly honoring military service to collaborating directly with Veterans in shaping stories and experiences.
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With the merging of offshore wind power with oil and gas operations, this project aims to drive down the carbon emissions generated by daily offshore oilfield activities.
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But that’s in part because the district took preemptive measures to cut costs this year, including 5% to 10% cuts across all departments and the merging of two middle schools.
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And the premise of Robotech is there is alien technology on Earth that allows for humans to fight back against the incoming aliens by fusing with the technology itself to become mechs.
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Since 1947, the brand has occupied a singular place in the cultural imagination, fusing art, engineering and speed into something that transcends the automobile.
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For the project, scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) in Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, directly coupled concentrating photovoltaic cells with proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer cells.
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Issues could include insomnia, aggression, difficulty concentrating, sensitivity to psychotropic medication and exacerbation of existing mental illness -- like anxiety, depression and schizophrenia.
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