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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 building’s courtyard boasts its own economy — an ecosystem, really — where the residents are united by the effort to get by. Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025 The event creates an inviting, safe space to share the heartfelt experience of diving into a taboo topic which unites everyone. Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025 For more than a century, they have been united in their desire to remain part of the United States one way or another, whether through statehood or some other form of association. John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025 These behaviors help to unite individuals toward a common goal and may actually turn work into a respite for employees trying to channel their energy into productivity and find safe space from the political climate outside of the office. Gabriella Rosen Kellerman, Forbes, 6 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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  • 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
  • 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
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  • The 10 least relaxed states were all concentrated in the southern and southwestern states.
    Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 19 Jan. 2025
  • Once a fire gets into the canyons, the fire just gets concentrated and all of the oxygen from being pulled through the canyon just fuels it.
    Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 16 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
  • More than half have started integrating money management into their self-care routines, with 36% reporting a tangible reduction in financial anxiety as a result.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 24 Jan. 2025
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  • Venus merging with Saturn shows you the value of solitude.
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
  • China, in particular, is certain to be wary of two major copper producers merging given the heavy dependence of its giant manufacturing sector on that metal.
    Tim Treadgold, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025

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