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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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Paraclete 2, Sierra Canyon 0: Two pitchers combined for the shutout.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
23 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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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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Rather than trying to unite urban progressivism and rural pragmatism, Democrats often depend on anti-Trump messaging or niche issues that fail to reach places like Ocean City, Salisbury or Bel Air.—
Marc Lester,
Baltimore Sun,
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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In 1957, President Dwight D. Eisenhower used the act to enforce the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas, sending federal troops to ensure the safety of Black students integrating the school against the resistance of state authorities.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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His reputation has been restored and reaffirmed at Villa, with a setup that enables him to concentrate on footballing matters and possess a level of oversight rarely seen among modern-day managers.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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And still others are analyzing campaigns from the SKU level, concentrating on the items that will generate the most efficient returns. BRANDS + MESSAGING Ford Motor Company has always had an all-American vibe to its products and story.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Italian fashion houses to merge Prada struck a deal to buy rival Versace for $1.375 billion on Thursday.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
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The platforms and device teams merged last year under Osterloh, who said the move was necessary for quicker integration of AI across all of Google's products.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Unify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unify. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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