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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
Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 9 June 2026
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
Verb
Thune’s reservations over quickly uniting Republicans for yet another package ahead of the midterm elections come in the wake of the latest arduous undertaking.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 9 June 2026
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
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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By combining all the different brands in a single kitchen, Lore said Wonder can serve geographies and regions that don’t have the population numbers to support larger fast-casual chains like Chipotle or Cava.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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An instant coconut cordial is made by combining coconut milk and sugar.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
10 June 2026
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To address the shrinking student population and revenue, the district is considering closing schools or consolidating campuses.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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While consolidating systems and updating near-obsolete equipment might seem like an obvious way to get savings, strategy and execution are critical, as is the ability to understand precisely how and where the value is being delivered.—
Sage Lazzaro,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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In one incident, a cooperating witness testifying in a shooting was allegedly ambushed by gang members and made to choose between overdosing on fentanyl and being shot, an incident corroborated by witnesses including a nine-year-old girl.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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In addition to barring county employees from cooperating with ICE, the measure stops ICE and Border Patrol from housing immigrant detainees in Allegheny County Jail and bars officers from accessing Allegheny's databases and other equipment as part of their operations.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The company is also collaborating with Eri Wakiyama on an exclusive capsule collection to be unveiled at the event.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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For the first time, Paul, 57, is collaborating with his wife, Julie Rudd, who is making her feature film producing debut with the indie.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
6 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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Helphenstein, the owner of a Los Angeles gallery, launched the Instagram account Jerry Gogosian in 2018, fusing the names of renowned art critic Jerry Saltz and megallerist Larry Gagosian.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
1 June 2026
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Medics are also fusing together some of her discs.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
Verb
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By not concentrating everything on competition and by finding the right place for each film.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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Shifting the Focus Instead of focusing on delaying menopause, experts recommend concentrating on ways to mitigate the health risks that can crop up during this stage of life.—
Zoe Cunniffe,
Health,
3 June 2026
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“Uniting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uniting. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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