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as in combines
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 consolidates
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 cooperates
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 collaborates
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 unites
There, rising from fugitive to fearless warrior, the princess unites warring tribes for a final stand in the Battle of Dhi Qar, a clash that will change history forever.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Beckons unites the Tierra Hotels and Baillie Lodges portfolios, debuting with nine boutique lodges across four continents.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
This Mercury-Jupiter trine unites your distant 9th house and your personal 1st house, since Jupiter’s currently in your sign.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
What unites these three shows, which are otherwise quite different, is psychologically astute character development.
—Judy Berman, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, a meaningful trip down memory lane unites the community and brings a little boy closer to his late father.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026
Largely recorded on Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett’s travels of India—with a cast of the country’s musicians—the album unites the voices of the living and dead, with posthumous recordings from the Gorillaz archive of some of their late collaborators.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 27 Feb. 2026
But there will be an absence, one that has been felt at every national team camp since last July, which unites them more than any personal ambition.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Baby of the Year unites thousands of parents and tiny tots alike to vie for the title while raising awareness and funds for Baby2Baby.
—Sydney Cisco, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Beckons unites the Tierra Hotels and Baillie Lodges portfolios, debuting with nine boutique lodges across four continents.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
This Mercury-Jupiter trine unites your distant 9th house and your personal 1st house, since Jupiter’s currently in your sign.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
What unites these three shows, which are otherwise quite different, is psychologically astute character development.
—Judy Berman, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, a meaningful trip down memory lane unites the community and brings a little boy closer to his late father.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026
Largely recorded on Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett’s travels of India—with a cast of the country’s musicians—the album unites the voices of the living and dead, with posthumous recordings from the Gorillaz archive of some of their late collaborators.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 27 Feb. 2026
But there will be an absence, one that has been felt at every national team camp since last July, which unites them more than any personal ambition.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Baby of the Year unites thousands of parents and tiny tots alike to vie for the title while raising awareness and funds for Baby2Baby.
—Sydney Cisco, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unites
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Mercury combines with Mars in your 6th House of Healthcare, pushing you to streamline tasks, speak up about workloads, and improve routines.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The belt bag combines practicality with a sporty edge, designed to be worn around the waist or slung crossbody for hands-free ease.—
Jasmine Fox-Suliaman,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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The platform consolidates more than 20 leading AI models into a single interface, allowing users to run one prompt and instantly compare outputs side by side.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
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The film is being released as newsrooms shrink, the mainstream media consolidates and social media manipulates the meaning of truth.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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If the weather cooperates next winter, the bulbs can perform well again.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Closure finally feels possible as Luna in your pensive 12th house cooperates with tender Chiron in your 8th House of Delicate Topics.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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In this deeply intimate and haunting documentary, Alan Berliner posthumously collaborates with his friend and colleague, experimental New York City filmmaker Benita Raphan, who died by suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Guilford Police Department regularly collaborates with affiliated agencies in conducting these complex investigations.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2026
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Iranian officials have openly threatened ships that pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway that connects the Persian Gulf with the world's oceans.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, use a dry cloth to clean the metal mount that connects to the camera body, to ensure a secure connection.—
Jacob Little,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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That process concentrates the liquid from about two percent sugar to the 66 percent sugar content needed to become maple syrup.—
Breana Pitts,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Drawing out moisture subtly concentrates eggplant's natural savory flavor.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
11 Mar. 2026
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Philip kept going further, crossing into Lake County and past where I-294 merges with the Edens Expressway and becomes I-94.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The proposal merges the Kazakh parliament’s two chambers into one and gives the president the right to appoint all government officials, including the restoration of the post of vice-president.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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This pilot integrates street outreach with supportive permanent housing, bypassing transitional shelter placements.—
Barbara A. Blair,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The show integrates songs, storytelling, humor and audience participation.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Unites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unites. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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