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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
Held in Washington during the week of the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings, Semafor World Economy uniquely unites private and public sector leaders to exchange ideas that will shape the future of the world economy.
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Rachel Keidan, semafor.com, 18 Mar. 2026
The ground that unites the powerless against the powerful is always about to collapse.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Rachel Keidan, semafor.com, 18 Mar. 2026
The ground that unites the powerless against the powerful is always about to collapse.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unites
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The prototype combines a pump, valves, and a microfluidic chip into a device roughly the size and weight of a smartphone.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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The program combines attendance at the Series Mania Forum with a fam tour of what the region has to offer for film shoots.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
20 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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Combine that with annual appearances from the country’s best music ensembles and this fest is a sure winner no matter who is on stage — at least when the weather cooperates.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
16 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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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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The Gold Line also connects with Woodbury’s Metro Micro service, and in 2027 the BRT will extend to downtown Minneapolis, adding close to an additional 10 miles to the route.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
21 Mar. 2026
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Inside the kitchen connects to an extensive service wing that includes four staff bedrooms.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
20 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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At times, this merges with the physicality of the architecture, morphing into and informing it, as with the Guggenheim Bilbao.—
Norman Foster,
Artforum,
26 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 collaboration integrates drone operations into CommandCentral Aware, allowing dispatchers to deploy drones directly from command centers.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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Spanning five floors, the destination integrates luxury retail with immersive experiences in art and food.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Unites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unites. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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