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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
Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
The Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management board serves as a rare forum uniting top global CEOs with Chinese government, academic, and business leaders.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
Launching on June 12, one day after the FIFA World Cup starts, the collection folds soccer culture, national myth-making and social impact into one drop, and forms parts of Nike’s forthcoming Nike x2 series, a program of capsules uniting federations, creative collaborators and community partners.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 30 May 2026
Ryan Fitzpatrick had the same kind of impact on that dismal 2019 Dolphins team, which might not have won any of its five games that season without the charismatic quarterback, who had a knack for uniting and inspiring people.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
In fact, seemingly the only thing the report did achieve was uniting Democrats across the ideological spectrum in condemnation.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
Dunga is a marine biologist and founder of ASILI BLUE REN, an organization uniting science and Indigenous knowledge to protect South Africa’s kelp forests.
—Tatjana Baleta, Time, 28 May 2026
The group started to strictly focus on uniting business and community leaders to boost Montgomery County.
—William J. Ford, Baltimore Sun, 25 May 2026
Far from being a fringe belief system, masculinism has become the single most important force uniting the American right, bringing together an unlikely constellation of pastors, posters, senators, preachers, influencers, podcasters, and fanboys.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Verb
Moonshot and Earthshot Prince William and Caroline Kennedy uniting for the Earthshot Prize represented the next generation of Kennedys and Windsors working together.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
The Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management board serves as a rare forum uniting top global CEOs with Chinese government, academic, and business leaders.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
Launching on June 12, one day after the FIFA World Cup starts, the collection folds soccer culture, national myth-making and social impact into one drop, and forms parts of Nike’s forthcoming Nike x2 series, a program of capsules uniting federations, creative collaborators and community partners.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 30 May 2026
Ryan Fitzpatrick had the same kind of impact on that dismal 2019 Dolphins team, which might not have won any of its five games that season without the charismatic quarterback, who had a knack for uniting and inspiring people.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
In fact, seemingly the only thing the report did achieve was uniting Democrats across the ideological spectrum in condemnation.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
Dunga is a marine biologist and founder of ASILI BLUE REN, an organization uniting science and Indigenous knowledge to protect South Africa’s kelp forests.
—Tatjana Baleta, Time, 28 May 2026
The group started to strictly focus on uniting business and community leaders to boost Montgomery County.
—William J. Ford, Baltimore Sun, 25 May 2026
Far from being a fringe belief system, masculinism has become the single most important force uniting the American right, bringing together an unlikely constellation of pastors, posters, senators, preachers, influencers, podcasters, and fanboys.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 14 May 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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First class Etihad Apartments; Singapore Suites; combing first class on Airbus A380s on all the major Gulf airlines in a single trip; combining six different airline first class products in a single round trip.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Fewer couples are combining their finances, especially younger Americans.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Large contractors and developers are now thinking much more like enterprises, consolidating procurement and looking for systems that give them visibility across the entire supply chain.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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For Republicans, the immediate focus remains resolving the gubernatorial runoff before fully consolidating around a general election message.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Noreus is accused of conspiring with Witherspoon, who was not charged in her case, and the other cooperating defendants to solicit students seeking nursing credentials and healthcare employment.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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Officials said the incident is still under review and that the city is cooperating fully with investigating agencies.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Also, in December, Stephanie Dorisca, a former administrator at a South Florida nursing school, was found guilty on charges of collaborating with the owner and recruiters in selling about 1,000 fake diplomas for millions of dollars to students recruited from Texas.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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The company developed the vaccine, which is called intismeran, and is collaborating with Merck, the maker of pembrolizumab, which is marketed under the trade name Keytruda.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
1 June 2026
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That is problematic because the feeding and merging processes that allow black holes to grow to supermassive status had always been thought to take longer than 1 billion years.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
28 May 2026
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But in this merging process, several threads have been left behind.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
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Medics are also fusing together some of her discs.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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Langstroth’s design maintained an optimal 8 mm gap between frames to prevent bees from fusing them together.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Lack of reliable access to menstrual products contributes to absenteeism, missed instructional time, and difficulty concentrating in class.—
Gale Brewer,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2026
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With less competition, and fewer downward pressures on costs, suppliers may choose to exit Massachusetts altogether, further concentrating the market and eliminating the competitive dynamic that has delivered savings for Massachusetts residents for decades.—
Michael Rombach,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2026
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“Uniting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uniting. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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