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as in consolidating
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 combining
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 unifying
Dana Walden was elevated to president and chief creative officer, unifying the company’s creative businesses.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
What the code talkers represented, Batton said, were young men keeping their language alive and unifying Americans as a whole.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
From anti-development zeal to Pearlman’s sudden success to Republicans shellshocked over the first Democratic mayor in decades, Thomson has lots of unifying to do.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Placed in the corners of each of the four beds here, the trellises provide high points that create a pleasing visual rhythm, while unifying the garden.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
George said unifying the GOP ahead of November will be essential to avoid voter drop‑off in the general election.
—Jack Fink, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Schneider said there were unifying moments near the start of the speech and at the end, but in between — the speech lasted 108 minutes, the longest State of the Union in history — there was plenty of criticism of Democrats and inaccurate statements.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
The pledge isn’t unifying any longer.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
With Starmer's public approval slipping, some members of his Labour Party are openly questioning his political future — a far cry from the unifying force Japan's Takaichi demonstrated on Sunday.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
What the code talkers represented, Batton said, were young men keeping their language alive and unifying Americans as a whole.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
From anti-development zeal to Pearlman’s sudden success to Republicans shellshocked over the first Democratic mayor in decades, Thomson has lots of unifying to do.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Placed in the corners of each of the four beds here, the trellises provide high points that create a pleasing visual rhythm, while unifying the garden.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
George said unifying the GOP ahead of November will be essential to avoid voter drop‑off in the general election.
—Jack Fink, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Schneider said there were unifying moments near the start of the speech and at the end, but in between — the speech lasted 108 minutes, the longest State of the Union in history — there was plenty of criticism of Democrats and inaccurate statements.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
The pledge isn’t unifying any longer.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
With Starmer's public approval slipping, some members of his Labour Party are openly questioning his political future — a far cry from the unifying force Japan's Takaichi demonstrated on Sunday.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unifying
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Consider consolidation or refinancing If your credit profile still allows it, consolidating your debt into a lower-rate loan could reduce your monthly payment burden.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Nico Ali Walsh, a professional boxer and the grandson of Muhammad Ali, contends consolidating power in combat sports would strip fighters of their right to choose where to fight, when to fight and cap their earning potential.—
Dominick Mastrangelo,
The Hill,
27 Apr. 2026
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Connecticut turkey hunting typically costs $47, combining a $19 turkey permit with the mandatory $28 resident game bird conservation stamp, according to DEEP.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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London has carved out a global reputation for fintech, combining regulatory sophistication with access to capital, talent and a dense network of financial institutions.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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Leaders of the city’s political left credited Patel with uniting community groups and labor unions by fostering deep personal relationships.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The University of Massachusetts poll, fielded among 1,000 Americans, found 74% believe there are more things uniting them than dividing them.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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But Muskism is not about replacing countries with companies — it is about fusing the two.—
Ben Tarnoff,
Big Think,
23 Apr. 2026
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Miyashita, the cult Japanese designer behind early-2000s punk label Number (N)ine and later TheSoloist, is known for fusing meticulous Japanese craftsmanship with distinctly American motifs.—
Samantha Lee
Connect
April 17,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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By integrating airborne launch platforms with FPV strike drones, the military is evaluating whether layered drone deployment can improve speed, flexibility, and survivability in contested environments.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Uber then spent months integrating Expedia’s technology into its own app.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The specific date wasn’t listed, but Andreski noted once construction starts, the first trains connecting the Medical District to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport should begin rolling by the end of 2029.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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Kate Ackerman, director of the Women’s Health Sports and Performance Institute, leads the Alliance’s work connecting this research back to female athletes.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Red-hot demand for server products has lured memory suppliers into concentrating on the high-speed processors for those machines.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Enrichment involves concentrating the uranium 235.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
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Gambling addiction is a serious public health issue that prediction markets intensify by merging the addictive feedback loops of social media with casino-style wagering.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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For Nasar, her design ethos is merging form and function.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Unifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unifying. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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