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as in to combine
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 to consolidate
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 to cooperate
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 to collaborate
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 unite
In Dune: Part Two Paul Atreides unites with the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family.
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2025
That is partly because any axis led by Beijing would require a mission around which its allies could unite—and no one in Beijing seems to know what that mission should be.
—Sergey Radchenko, Foreign Affairs, 18 Feb. 2025
When Women Channeled the Dead to be Heard Spiritualism was one of the nineteenth-century's most successful religious innovations, a movement of individuals who yearned for a religion which united mysticism and science.
—JSTOR Daily, 15 Feb. 2025
Fox’s score bug At least Fox discovered one thing that united the nation: a universal hatred of its Super Bowl score bug.
—Paul Sullivan, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2025
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2025
That is partly because any axis led by Beijing would require a mission around which its allies could unite—and no one in Beijing seems to know what that mission should be.
—Sergey Radchenko, Foreign Affairs, 18 Feb. 2025
When Women Channeled the Dead to be Heard Spiritualism was one of the nineteenth-century's most successful religious innovations, a movement of individuals who yearned for a religion which united mysticism and science.
—JSTOR Daily, 15 Feb. 2025
Fox’s score bug At least Fox discovered one thing that united the nation: a universal hatred of its Super Bowl score bug.
—Paul Sullivan, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2025
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Like the building, the Grande Cuvée combines tradition and modernity to stunning effect: The resulting dram—renowned for its complex layers of flavor and long-lasting finish—can command $1,000 a bottle on the secondary market.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
22 Feb. 2025
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The Dacia Spring Electric 65 combines a 65hp motor and 26.8kWh battery, giving it 140 miles of WLTP range.—
James Morris,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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The move consolidates the company’s fast-food admin into two global headquarters, with the other one in Irvine, Calif., housing Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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This approach would consolidate viewership bases and open up international markets.—
Nafees Alam,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2025
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Mills later returned to the hospital with another son and refused to cooperate with law enforcement.—
Silas Morgan,
Orlando Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2025
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The order to dismiss the charges was issued by Emil Bove III, acting deputy attorney general, who said the prosecution of Adams was politically motivated by Joe Biden’s administration and was hampering Adams’ ability to cooperate with the Trump administration’s immigration policies.—
John T. Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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Furthermore, as a Jewish man with a direct connection to the horrors that the Nazi regime inflicted on millions of people, Spiegelman recently collaborated with author Joe Sacco on a three-page comic about the alarming situation in Gaza.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2025
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Team dynamics require interdependence, where members collaborate and rely on each other's strengths, skills and expertise.—
Daria Rudnik,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Perhaps that will be what Bradley and defensive coordinator Robert Saleh concentrate on this offseason — figuring out blitz packages that mesh with their defensive system.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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As wealth concentrated into fewer hands during the pandemic, places like the United Arab Emirates, for example, with its low-to-no-tax set-up became a popular refuge.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Many companies are scrambling to integrate AI, but is that always a good idea?—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The mass layoffs from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — more than 600, according to the former agency head — include at least one high-profile meteorologist in Miami and another charged with integrating artificial intelligence into climate and weather predictions.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
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The big picture: Amazon and Apple — early players in the voice assistant space — have been struggling to merge their older products with the latest generative AI.—
Ina Fried,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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Few new players have emerged since then, while some existing startups downscaling or merging with others.—
Liang Lei,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Unite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unite. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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