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as in to combine
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 to consolidate
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 to cooperate
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 to collaborate
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 unite
His story captured the hearts of many people in Chester, and Saturday night, days after 9-year-old Ny'Leek Ellison died, dozens of community members stood united to remember him.
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Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
The Houston Barbecue Festival unites many of the city’s top barbecue joints.
—Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
But the owners, Walter included, are increasingly united in the belief that revenue disparity is the primary explanation why a small-market team has not won the World Series in 11 years.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
What struck the researchers was how many mother, sister and daughter whales united to support the new calf, even ones that weren't related.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
The Houston Barbecue Festival unites many of the city’s top barbecue joints.
—Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
But the owners, Walter included, are increasingly united in the belief that revenue disparity is the primary explanation why a small-market team has not won the World Series in 11 years.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
What struck the researchers was how many mother, sister and daughter whales united to support the new calf, even ones that weren't related.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unite
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Gusty winds combined with snow may cause limited visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Connor Malvik and Carsen Blake pitched out of the bullpen for Birdville and combined to allow 1 hit with 3 strikeouts in 2 innings.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Moving the county offices to the Five Points Complex is one of the final steps in consolidating all of Seminole’s government operations at the sprawling 123-acre facility near Seminole State College by 2030.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
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The administration initially retained women to project an appearance of diversity while consolidating power, but as the openly sexist nature of the MAGA movement has gained mainstream acceptance, maintaining that facade has become less necessary.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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The bus driver is cooperating with authorities.—
Frederick Sutton Sinclair,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhaes, cooperated with authorities and pleaded guilty to manslaughter.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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Colorado, of course, is not short on country musicians or venues that play their music, but Patterson hopes to add his unique spin to Broken Bow Western Bar and Dance Hall by showcasing artists he’s collaborated with and curating an aesthetic that mimics his Instagram page.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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While together, Bridges and Hirschi blended their families and collaborated professionally, launching the DANG!—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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Why Hibernating Turtles Are More Like Sitting Ducks Every winter, most of the lake’s Northern map turtles concentrate in shallow-water clusters around one island in the middle of Opinicon Lake.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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These nanoframes, which are nanoscale metal structures with hollow, frame-like geometries, are of significant interest because of their unique ability to concentrate and manipulate light at very small scales.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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The collection merges advanced material engineering with innovative fiber compositions and a refined design language, offering a new perspective on how denim can evolve—both technically and aesthetically.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The two companies merged in 2010, creating Live Nation Entertainment and vertically integrating concert promotion, venue operations, and ticket distribution under one corporate structure.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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The firms have already started integrating Grok into their IT systems in some cases, according to anonymous sources who spoke to The Times.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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More practical touches include a dual wireless charging pad, an electric roller shutter for the cargo area, and a USB port integrated into the rearview mirror for powering a dashcam.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Unite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unite. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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