unites

verb

present tense third-person singular of unite
1
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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2
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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3
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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4
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 So putting SpaceX and Tesla together unites two companies that are super-hungry for cash. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026 Skydance, a small production company founded by David Ellison in 2006, has turned into a media giant that unites not only two legacy Hollywood studios but also broadcasting, streaming, and news network assets. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 19 Oct. 2026 Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the agreement unites Hello Sunshine with Mediawan and its network that includes Chernin Entertainment and Plan B Entertainment. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026 There are about a dozen other puzzle libraries in the Denver and Colorado Springs areas, according to a map on their website, which unites their often-unrelated residential hosts. — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026 The event unites military and civilian communities in a series of public events, including ship tours, community concerts, public safety and military response exhibits, and STEM education activities. — CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 What unites the two candidates is the assumption that Brazil still has the freedom to choose its foreign policy strategy. — Matias Spektor, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026 The collaboration unites Adelaide University’s expertise in superconducting quantum materials and sensor development with SwRI’s strengths in advanced RF engineering, signals processing and operational applications, as per the release. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026 That alliance, which unites some groups previously opposed to each other, may put pressure on Abiy, according to Kjetil Tronvoll, an academic analyst of Ethiopia at Oslo New University College. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unites
  1. combines
  2. consolidates
  3. cooperates
  4. collaborates
  5. connects
  6. concentrates
  7. merges
  8. integrates
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  • The authentication process combines human expertise and AI integration to flag any suspicious activity and ensure that listings follow commercial industry standards.
    — Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Made from cast iron, opal glass and decorative gold leaf, the clock combines Victorian and late-1930s elements.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of combines
Verb
  • The system consolidates processing capabilities that previously required several cards, helping reduce a spacecraft’s electronics footprint.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
  • For a compatible computer that needs both Windows and Office, the bundle consolidates two core purchases without adding monthly fees.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of consolidates
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  • When the weather cooperates, book an al fresco table among the pagoda trees and boxwoods of the lush garden that feels light years away from the city.
    — Jaclyn DeGiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • If risk is purely a market phenomenon, the response is to time entries and exits well and hope the cycle cooperates.
    — Khalifa Aldhaheri, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of cooperates
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  • During the summer, the program collaborates daily with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, known as Cal Fire, on wildland fires.
    — Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • His team collaborates with costume makers and other specialists, each bringing expertise in areas such as mascots, corsets and casual wear.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of collaborates
Verb
  • Cooking itself has become another way Jessie James Decker connects with her children.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • For her, the meticulous care behind every bottle of extra virgin olive oil ultimately connects back to a larger philosophy about beauty and health.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of connects
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  • Roast halves cut side down rather than boiling them, since roasting concentrates the sugars and cuts moisture.
    — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Violent crime concentrates in poor neighborhoods, and largely because of our history, Black Americans are far more likely than white Americans to live in them.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of concentrates
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  • The interface splits each 2-core fiber into two single-core fibers inside the repeater for efficient amplification, then merges them back into 2-core fibers.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The deal merges two major players in the wedding tech category.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of merges
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  • The practical benefits will depend on how the Navy integrates the system into its logistics and operational procedures.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have developed an ultrathin, flexible electronic mesh that integrates with living human heart cells and converts their mechanical movements into electricity.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026
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