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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
This emancipatory impulse unites the disparate materials in the book.
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James Marcus, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
The event, taking place on June 29, at the Lincoln Center, includes a dynamic one-day summit and happens during Pride Month, uniting trailblazers, creators, and advocates across industries to amplify impact and elevate voices.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 June 2025
The Vanguards arrived at Saturday’s CIF-SS Division 1 final after uniting to support shortstop Kylie Tafua, whose mother died from lung cancer.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 31 May 2025
For regional talent, this kind of seating is a celebration of a rich heritage that unites the region.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
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James Marcus, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
The event, taking place on June 29, at the Lincoln Center, includes a dynamic one-day summit and happens during Pride Month, uniting trailblazers, creators, and advocates across industries to amplify impact and elevate voices.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 June 2025
The Vanguards arrived at Saturday’s CIF-SS Division 1 final after uniting to support shortstop Kylie Tafua, whose mother died from lung cancer.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 31 May 2025
For regional talent, this kind of seating is a celebration of a rich heritage that unites the region.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unite
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The process can be complicated, but generally, under reconciliation, the goal is to combine spending and revenue provisions into a single bill.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The film is deeply atmospheric, combining handmade aesthetics with an emotive, electronic score to craft a meditative journey about separation and connection.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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The case was later consolidated with two similar suits, Carter v. NCAA and Hubbard v. NCAA.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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And so Thunderbolts* has oddly consolidated people’s idea of me as an actor.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2025
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South Korean officials said that North Korea was also cooperating with Russia to build drones for both nations.—
Choe Sang-Hun,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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The district is fully cooperating with the West Memphis Police Department and will actively support efforts to prosecute those responsible to the fullest extent of the law.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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In that spirit, French fashion house Celine collaborated with the Pompidou to offer four days of free admission to the exhibition: on Friday, the opening day, July 3, Aug. 28 and the final day, Sept. 22.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
13 June 2025
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Employers want candidates who can speak confidently, listen actively, and collaborate effectively.—
Kara Dennison,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Must be hard concentrating on work with all those Mauna Lani beach chairs beckoning.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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This magisterial work, greeted with greatest praise from its first volume and still seen as a landmark of historical writing, concentrated on the late seventeenth century.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
10 June 2025
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Moreover, Nintendo Switch Online is directly integrated into the Switch 2, allowing access to a large catalog of retro games.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
5 June 2025
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At present, Sora is available on a standalone website, but OpenAI reportedly plans to integrate it into ChatGPT eventually.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2025
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Coupled with a legacy tennis brand such as HEAD, Broomfield says the capsule collection uniquely merges both function and form.—
Ruth Etiesit Samuel,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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As an aside, this paper also states that the LMC may merge with the Milky Way within the next two billion years.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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“Unite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unite. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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