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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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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How does the verb unite differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of unite are associate, combine, connect, join, link, and relate. While all these words mean "to bring or come together into some manner of union," unite implies somewhat greater loss of separate identity.

the colonies united to form a republic

When could associate be used to replace unite?

Although the words associate and unite have much in common, associate stresses the mere fact of frequent occurrence or existence together in space or in logical relation.

opera is popularly associated with high society

Where would combine be a reasonable alternative to unite?

While the synonyms combine and unite are close in meaning, combine implies some merging or mingling with corresponding loss of identity of each unit.

combined jazz and rock to create a new music

When would connect be a good substitute for unite?

In some situations, the words connect and unite are roughly equivalent. However, connect suggests a loose or external attachment with little or no loss of identity.

a mutual defense treaty connected the two nations

When is it sensible to use join instead of unite?

The words join and unite can be used in similar contexts, but join implies a bringing into contact or conjunction of any degree of closeness.

joined forces in an effort to win

When can link be used instead of unite?

The meanings of link and unite largely overlap; however, link may imply strong connection or inseparability of elements still retaining identity.

a name forever linked with liberty

When might relate be a better fit than unite?

The synonyms relate and unite are sometimes interchangeable, but relate suggests the existence of a real or presumed logical connection.

related what he observed to what he already knew

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of unite The Nashville base aims to draw the city’s creative community around Music Row to collaborations that unite music, social media live entertainment to create new storytelling formats. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025 Instead, the city can replace rodeos with events that do not exploit or harm animals, such as festivals, concerts or cultural celebrations that unite communities without causing suffering. U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025 The first minted faces Physical coins were invented around 750 B.C., and the symbols pressed into their surface were almost exclusively gods or goddesses or images that united the community, according to the Coin Museum. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025 Reverend Bryant, the minister of a predominantly Black congregation, mellow in private but fiery in the pulpit, unites a community in death as in life. The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for unite 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unite
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  • The major streamer will combine the Lionsgate movie and TV titles with those from Amazon MGM Studios and its other Hollywood partners.
    Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Jan. 2025
  • Related article Fossilized poop reveals secrets of how dinosaurs came to dominate Earth Jagt said the cluster contains at least two species of lily combined in a round lump, which is likely the indigestible parts of the lilies that were regurgitated by an animal that ate the plants.
    Jack Guy, CNN, 29 Jan. 2025
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  • According to a 2018 Forrester research report, over 90% of organizations want to consolidate their underlying technology platform for all business applications.
    Ambuj Kumar, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Trump used the criminal cases against him and growing immigration concerns to consolidate the support of his base, while inflation created an environment that could help a Republican take the presidency back.
    Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 19 Jan. 2025
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  • In November, the Chicago Public Schools' Board of Education passed a resolution stating that schools would not cooperate with ICE in enforcing immigration laws.
    Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Lawmakers from both parties, who passed the law in April, fear TikTok could cooperate with the Chinese government to use the app for spying or nefarious data collection.
    Bobby Allyn, NPR, 20 Jan. 2025
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  • For that specific look, Crabb collaborated with a ceramic artist and an embroiderer who used vintage machinery to create a unique piece of couture.
    Monique Jessen, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Kennedy collaborated with designer Ethel Frankau for the look, which was accessorized with a matching cape and elbow-length gloves.
    Vogue, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • They are primarily concentrated in Hawaii, but also in California including in San Francisco, Alameda, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.
    Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025
  • That growth was mostly concentrated in the Southeast, including the Philly region.
    Mike D'Onofrio, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
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  • During 2025, cities around the world will continue to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their core functions, from traffic management and crime reduction initiatives to social inequity plans.
    Nick Herbert, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Since taking over the legendary concept store in 2020 from founder Carla Sozzani, Fausti has continued to integrate new names into its product offering, in addition to renovating and revamping the space and staging a rich schedule of events and exhibitions.
    Sandra Salibian, WWD, 24 Jan. 2025
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  • Venus merging with Saturn shows you the value of solitude.
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Exploring the theme of alternate worlds, Lynch thrusts Madison into an illusory realm inhabited by killers, drug dealers and pornographers by merging his identity into that of young mechanic named Pete Dayton.
    Billy J. Stratton, The Conversation, 17 Jan. 2025

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“Unite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unite. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.

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