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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
However, the council was united in its support for keeping the overnight parking program.
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Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
But their presence, like the crowds lining up to hear Sanders speak, raises the prospect that an angry public may unite, even if some of them are ultimately less interested in eating the rich than in joining them at the table.
—Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
The Silla Kingdom was a powerful dynasty that united the Korean peninsula and ruled from 57 B.C. to 935 A.D.
The tomb had a misleadingly mundane name and actually contained a wide array of ornamental attire made in the sixth century, officials said in a 2020 news release.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
Courtesy of Korean Air For decades, the ritual of ridiculing airplane food has united travelers far and wide.
—Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 22 May 2025
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Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
But their presence, like the crowds lining up to hear Sanders speak, raises the prospect that an angry public may unite, even if some of them are ultimately less interested in eating the rich than in joining them at the table.
—Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
The Silla Kingdom was a powerful dynasty that united the Korean peninsula and ruled from 57 B.C. to 935 A.D.
The tomb had a misleadingly mundane name and actually contained a wide array of ornamental attire made in the sixth century, officials said in a 2020 news release.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
Courtesy of Korean Air For decades, the ritual of ridiculing airplane food has united travelers far and wide.
—Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unite
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Recognizing this reality, Mexico has developed an innovative consular model that combines diplomacy, a humanitarian approach and direct action for the benefit of its population abroad.—
Alicia G Kerber Palma,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
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This enhanced financial performance, combined with robust sales growth and commitments from institutional investors, has transformed investor sentiment.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Most digital consumer business markets eventually consolidate to a few major players with the winners commanding 30%-plus market share, and Rocket has a clear path to victory.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
24 May 2025
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The changes are also to consolidate personnel and equipment in one place.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
20 May 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 term often refers to law enforcement agencies, states or communities that don't cooperate with immigration enforcement.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 May 2025
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Goyer, of course, collaborated with director Christopher Nolan as a screenwriter on The Dark Knight Trilogy and is currently executive producing Apple TV+’s Murderbot.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Zheng expressed interest in entering the ready-to-drink space, and the two soon collaborated on a new, bottled matcha lemonade.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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These disruptions and the resulting symptoms like headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, difficulty concentrating, memory lapses, balance issues, sensitivity to light and noise and personality changes can last minutes to days to even weeks and months.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Paris Baguette has 58 locations in California, mostly concentrated in the Bay Area and Southern California.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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By integrating artificial intelligence, computer vision and data analytics, driverless tractors can conduct soil tests, optimize seed selection, execute precise planting, and create detailed field maps—redefining what’s possible in agriculture.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The New Reality of AI in the Workplace Today, many AI tools are integrated straight into almost every SaaS application.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
24 May 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 6 Jun. 2025.
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