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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
United Way Worldwide unites individuals, businesses, and communities to improve health, education, and economic mobility.
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Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Having been immensely popular when he was jailed over two decades ago, Barghouti is still seen by many as a leader – perhaps the only one – capable of uniting Palestinians.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
In 1960s Yugoslavia, a visionary woman unites village housewives into a knitting collective.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
That sentiment is shared by virtually every rank-and-file House Democrat, which has helped Jeffries and his leadership team in uniting their caucus against the GOP spending bill.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 4 Oct. 2025
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Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Having been immensely popular when he was jailed over two decades ago, Barghouti is still seen by many as a leader – perhaps the only one – capable of uniting Palestinians.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
In 1960s Yugoslavia, a visionary woman unites village housewives into a knitting collective.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
That sentiment is shared by virtually every rank-and-file House Democrat, which has helped Jeffries and his leadership team in uniting their caucus against the GOP spending bill.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 4 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, former Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle combined for 239 total yards for the Panthers (183 rushing, 56 receiving) a week after exploding for 234 total yards (206 rushing, 28 receiving) in a win over Miami.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Oct. 2025
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Maybe that — combined with the steady growth of young defenders like Ashton Gillotte, Omarr Norman-Lott and Nohl Williams — will be enough to put KC back in position to lift its third Lombardi in four years.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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However, secretive and unregulated practices by PBMs, which are heavily consolidated, have led to a chorus of drug manufacturers, pharmacists, and government regulators calling for more oversight.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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All spending was re-evaluated, vendor contracts renegotiated, staffing reduced and space consolidated to save maintenance costs.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Republican leaders say no deal on health care can be reached unless Democrats cooperate to pass a bill that ends the shutdown.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
9 Oct. 2025
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Waller is an easy TE1 for fantasy if health cooperates.—
Dalton Del Don,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Together, the two firms will collaborate on the project’s development by furnishing the spaces with the brand’s new collection, Oniro chief executive officer Moreno Brambilla said in a statement.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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In reflecting on the last 26 years of the fest, Schwenk hopes the event carries on the legacy of bridging the gap between new actors and established professionals to collaborate and showcase their work for audiences to discover.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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These concerns stem from high levels of speculative investment—totaling hundreds of billions of dollars—in artificial intelligence with few manifest payoffs, as well as the market’s top-heavy structure, with significant value concentrated in a handful of AI-bullish tech stocks.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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In a dressing room, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end concentrates while practicing carrying his then-girlfriend during the Tortured Poets Department section of the three-hour show, with the scene cutting to the couple re-enacting it in full costume on stage.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
13 Oct. 2025
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The innovation is part of a growing effort to merge menstrual care with wearable health technology, turning everyday products into tools for early disease detection and better reproductive health monitoring.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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Visitors can expect to navigate cinematic projections, explore behind-the-scenes artwork from Toei’s archives, and engage with experiences that merge art and technology.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
11 Oct. 2025
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The results come at a time when thousands of schools are opting to integrate financial skills into their curriculum, while at the same time, reading levels among students have hit all time lows.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
14 Oct. 2025
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Beyond employment, Wilson Administration officials re-segregated bathrooms, lunchrooms, and workspaces in federal buildings that had been integrated since the end of the Civil War.—
Time,
Time,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Unite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unite. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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