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as in to consolidate
to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control
will unify the several departments into a single operation
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as in to combine
to come together to form a single unit
the two labor unions unified in order to strengthen their bargaining position with the manufacturers
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Recent Examples of unify
Sign language became a beautiful dance, adding to the unifying experience of the concert.
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Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Effective leaders leverage these times not only to motivate and unify teams but also to recognize talent and address skill gaps proactively.
—Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Ennis was elevated to full champion status in November 2023 when the sanctioning body stripped Terence Crawford of the belt not long after Crawford unified the welterweight titles with a win over Errol Spence Jr.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The Nebraska Legislature killed a bill Tuesday that aimed to unify the state’s Electoral College votes behind one candidate after its existing split method drew national interest during the 2024 election cycle.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
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Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Effective leaders leverage these times not only to motivate and unify teams but also to recognize talent and address skill gaps proactively.
—Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Ennis was elevated to full champion status in November 2023 when the sanctioning body stripped Terence Crawford of the belt not long after Crawford unified the welterweight titles with a win over Errol Spence Jr.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The Nebraska Legislature killed a bill Tuesday that aimed to unify the state’s Electoral College votes behind one candidate after its existing split method drew national interest during the 2024 election cycle.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unify
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By doing the reduction work close to the disaster site, debris that initially filled three or four dump trucks can be consolidated into one large semi tractor-trailer load.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Several lawsuits claiming the response was inadequate were consolidated into a single class action suit, Bianucci v. Rite Aid Corporation.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
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To save even more, consider mixing materials—for example, combining wood posts with metal balusters.—
Abid Haque,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2025
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On the lighter side, the Bluegrass Fields Salad combines Kentucky Bibb lettuce with seasonal berries and toasted almonds, dressed in a balanced raspberry-poppyseed vinaigrette.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The two sides have tried – and failed – multiple times to reach an agreement to unite the two separate Palestinian territories under one governance structure, with a 2017 agreement quickly folding in violence.—
Ibrahim Dahman,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
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Abundance and The Measure of Progress may have separate focuses, but they are united by the notion that the government cannot address today’s problems with yesterday’s institutions and processes.—
Brian Deese,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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To further integrate the environment, use natural materials such as oak and mixed hardwood.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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More than 15,000 square feet was added and integrated with the clubhouse’s exterior while preserving millwork, chandeliers and fireplaces.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Apr. 2025
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That’s because the best days in the market are often concentrated around the worst days in the market.—
Rick Unser,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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System combinations open the door to reimagining how care is delivered at every level— from expanding primary care access in rural communities to extending the reach of specialty services typically concentrated in urban areas.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Throughout the book, in an attempt to merge urban fantasy with pastoral otherness, Lin brings up smartphones, high-rises, subways, the Metropolitan Museum of Art.—
Aditi Sriram,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Palo Alto’s decision to merge Prisma Cloud and Cortex CDR to create Cortex Cloud shows where the industry is going (disclosure: Palo Alto Networks is a partner of Tamnoon).—
Ran Nahmias,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Unify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unify. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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