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as in consolidating
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 combining
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 unifying
From anti-development zeal to Pearlman’s sudden success to Republicans shellshocked over the first Democratic mayor in decades, Thomson has lots of unifying to do.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Placed in the corners of each of the four beds here, the trellises provide high points that create a pleasing visual rhythm, while unifying the garden.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
George said unifying the GOP ahead of November will be essential to avoid voter drop‑off in the general election.
—Jack Fink, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Schneider said there were unifying moments near the start of the speech and at the end, but in between — the speech lasted 108 minutes, the longest State of the Union in history — there was plenty of criticism of Democrats and inaccurate statements.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
The pledge isn’t unifying any longer.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
With Starmer's public approval slipping, some members of his Labour Party are openly questioning his political future — a far cry from the unifying force Japan's Takaichi demonstrated on Sunday.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
While police are often viewed with skepticism or division, the soldier remains a rare unifying hero in American life.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
With a diverse skill set, her work spans both professional and voluntary roles, including her passion for unifying disparate groups into common causes.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Placed in the corners of each of the four beds here, the trellises provide high points that create a pleasing visual rhythm, while unifying the garden.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
George said unifying the GOP ahead of November will be essential to avoid voter drop‑off in the general election.
—Jack Fink, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Schneider said there were unifying moments near the start of the speech and at the end, but in between — the speech lasted 108 minutes, the longest State of the Union in history — there was plenty of criticism of Democrats and inaccurate statements.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
The pledge isn’t unifying any longer.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
With Starmer's public approval slipping, some members of his Labour Party are openly questioning his political future — a far cry from the unifying force Japan's Takaichi demonstrated on Sunday.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
While police are often viewed with skepticism or division, the soldier remains a rare unifying hero in American life.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
With a diverse skill set, her work spans both professional and voluntary roles, including her passion for unifying disparate groups into common causes.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unifying
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Of the state's 2,300 degree programs, 210 are being eliminated or suspended, 374 are merging or consolidating into another existing degree program or into a new one, and another 472 that the state law triggered a review of are here to stay.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2026
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Major streamers like Netflix also have been consolidating their influence in a buyer’s market of late and haven’t felt compelled to invest time or resources in events like Realscreen.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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MyToonz is our strategic response to the connected TV revolution, combining storytelling excellence with smart distribution.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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Trump is combining the art of war with the art of the deal.—
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FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Ranchers of the borderlands have already achieved the impossible, uniting groups from opposite ends of the political spectrum under the banner of safeguarding the borderlands.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Take the famous photograph of the driving of the ceremonial golden spike uniting the railroad companies.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Mar. 2026
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The willful Sun conjoins Saturn in your impactful sign, fusing courage with responsibility.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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Their dissatisfaction stems in part from Arirang’s failure to make the most of an attempt at fusing strip- and EDM-club aesthetics to the insistent word repetition of the K-pop generation prior to BTS.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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According to a report on compliance planning for 2026, organizations across industries are reassessing operating models to better manage divergent regulations while integrating technology to improve efficiency and oversight.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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This year’s event will focus on the three key themes of integrating AI into production workflows, the ethical and responsible use of AI, and education, through real-world examples.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Many women spend years in treatment for depression without anyone connecting it back to hormones.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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One of those ideas that Segall cites as core to that thesis is a true crime concept centered around deepfakes, taking a genre that people know and enjoy, and connecting it to the world of technology in a unique way.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
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Gradually drizzle ¼ cup egg mixture into broth, concentrating in a single area; repeat with remaining egg mixture in ¼-cupfuls in different areas.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Breindel suggests that concentrating investment on audiences with higher conversion potential may help support stronger ROI and more efficient acquisition costs.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Northern Missouri, southern Iowa and north-central Illinois are under the highest threat Friday evening as any isolated supercells could pack a punch before merging into larger storm lines.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Of the state's 2,300 degree programs, 210 are being eliminated or suspended, 374 are merging or consolidating into another existing degree program or into a new one, and another 472 that the state law triggered a review of are here to stay.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Unifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unifying. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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