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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
Dustin even re-christens the group the Hawkins Investigators Club, a particularly groanworthy development since there’s already a fictional member’s group that unites the ragtag gang.
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Alison Herman, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
The result is layered and balanced, a dish that playfully unites a region long defined by the debate of who does it best.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
So why not create a festival that unites beach culture with great international music?
—Fernando Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
What unites all these approaches is willingness to move beyond formulaic pairings into experiences that are both intuitive and adventurous.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Athena unites all these capabilities in a single, rugged, autonomous platform built for search and rescue.
—New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
The real protagonist of the story is Jeremy, whose character is crafted with a daring inventiveness that unites intellectual perspective and love.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
Despite its many downsides, gasoline unites Americans in a common plight.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 11 Apr. 2026
What unites the two main characters is that neither is showing new work anymore or, in the case of Julian Sklar (McKellen), making it at all.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
Alison Herman, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
The result is layered and balanced, a dish that playfully unites a region long defined by the debate of who does it best.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
So why not create a festival that unites beach culture with great international music?
—Fernando Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
What unites all these approaches is willingness to move beyond formulaic pairings into experiences that are both intuitive and adventurous.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Athena unites all these capabilities in a single, rugged, autonomous platform built for search and rescue.
—New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
The real protagonist of the story is Jeremy, whose character is crafted with a daring inventiveness that unites intellectual perspective and love.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
Despite its many downsides, gasoline unites Americans in a common plight.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 11 Apr. 2026
What unites the two main characters is that neither is showing new work anymore or, in the case of Julian Sklar (McKellen), making it at all.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unites
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Castmembers Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn and John Ross Bowie took the stage at CCXP Mexico City to tease their project that combines comedy with sci-fi and is set to begin streaming on HBO Max in July.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Normandie combines gyudon with a classic French dip.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Under a debt management plan, the credit counseling agency negotiates reduced interest rates and fees with your creditors and consolidates your payments into a single monthly amount.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The new process consolidates boarding positions from 11 to 10 and uses numbers instead of letters.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2026
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The pairing is a striking example of what grafting can look like when biology cooperates.—
Ryan Brennan
April 23,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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When the weather cooperates, there’s also the option to take advantage of the charcoal and gas grills and the outdoor picnic table, which seats 10.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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Keep in mind that Broadcom collaborates with Google on these TPUs.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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Above all, in targeting their next GM to work with head coach Kevin O’Connell, the Vikings are hoping to establish an infrastructure that collaborates as much in practice as in theory.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Every room connects to the outdoor wraparound patio.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The real luxury here is how effortlessly the hotel connects you to the best of Santa Barbara.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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This configuration concentrates heat for faster grilling while keeping meat juicy.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
24 Apr. 2026
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What to read next The findings also show that water ice is not evenly distributed but instead concentrates in the densest regions of cosmic dust, which act as protective shields and block harsh ultraviolet radiation from nearby newborn stars and allow those fragile molecules to survive across eons.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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In this particular case, Elordi’s Pluto merges with Jenner’s Venus (love, attraction, pleasure) and Mars (passion, desire, energy).—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Erwin says this approach merges a traditional filmmaking process into a digital world, rather than replacing cameras and actors with prompts.—
Julia Boorstin,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Once these digital brains are battle-tested, AtkinsRéalis integrates them into industrial-grade robotic bodies, ready for deployment at energy facilities worldwide.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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At that level, decisions are evaluated through a broader strategic lens that integrates economic resilience, technological development, and geopolitical competition — narrow legal or economic considerations rarely determine the outcome.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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