in unison
phrase
1
: in perfect agreement : so as to harmonize exactly
a class reciting in unison
2
: at the same time : simultaneously
The congregation rose in unison.
3
: together so as to achieve something
Local residents and police are working in unison to make the park safer.
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Fans sang the 1971 anthem in unison after the USMNT topped Australia 2-0, perhaps becoming a new tradition for soccer fans.
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30 June 2026
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30 June 2026
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Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
These people know how to party, and sing, dance and row in unison.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
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“In unison.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20unison. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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