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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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 What unites us as Americans is far greater than what divides us. — Marc Andersen, Fortune, 30 June 2026 What unites them is a focus on intervention rather than observation. — Dasha Shunina, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 What unites them is the belief that camps can help mold character and instill the values children will carry into adulthood. — Derek H. Alderman, The Conversation, 26 June 2026 And while Stamey doesn’t reinterpret these songs in wildly different directions, the nostalgic joy infused in each one unites this seeming hodgepodge of tracks. — David Harris, SPIN, 22 June 2026 What unites the jobs of musician, producer, executive, manager? — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 For visitors looking to get into the World Cup spirit, the exhibit provides a chance to understand why soccer has become a global phenomenon that unites billions of people around the world. — Lauren Crawford, CBS News, 11 June 2026 The tripartite initiative unites HKRITA with Jeanologia as the first official machinery partner and Looptworks as a prospective adopter. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 25 June 2026 The Panthers on Sunday acquired forward Brady Tkachuk from the Ottawa Senators, a deal that unites the Tkachuk brothers and brings yet another star hockey player to South Florida. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unites
  1. combines
  2. consolidates
  3. cooperates
  4. collaborates
  5. connects
  6. concentrates
  7. merges
  8. integrates
Verb
  • When this anger combines with the anonymity afforded by the internet, backlash is almost inevitable, Sarkis previously told USA TODAY.
    — Charles Trepany, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Its body is made from Grade 5 titanium that combines strength, corrosion resistance, and low weight.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
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  • Empower is a free personal finance app that consolidates all your financial accounts into one dashboard.
    — Amy DeYoung, USA Today, 27 June 2026
  • Codify a rule stating that when an issuer deletes or consolidates a narrative risk factor to make room for precise financial mapping, that cleanup cannot be introduced as evidence of a material omission.
    — Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of consolidates
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  • As a matter of practice, the district cooperates fully with any review conducted by the Office for Civil Rights.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 19 June 2026
  • Your 3rd House of Communication lights up as sensual Venus cooperates with The Great Awakener Uranus in your 1st House of Identity, giving your words charisma and courage.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026
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  • King Princess has also worked closely with Aaron Dessner, who often collaborates with Swift.
    — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • That is the lens through which Doug Lange, Vice President of IT Strategy at Choice Hotels who also collaborates with the innovation leadership, is looking at artificial intelligence and innovation.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of collaborates
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  • Or one that connects to all of your system and allows your employes to prompt across all of your data.
    — Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Going-to-the-Sun Road, which connects the eastern and western halves of the park, makes the area accessible for those unwilling or unable to explore the backcountry on foot.
    — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Definition of connects
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  • Marine life concentrates most densely in the shallowest waters of this continental shelf, 100 feet deep or less, in reefs, lagoons, and coastal inlets where a person can swim and scuba dive without specialized gear.
    — Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
  • Boreout concentrates where organizations measure everything except whether the work matters.
    — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
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  • The Future is Right Now Luxury eyewear that merges technology and top-notch service is not some future aspiration.
    — K.H. Koehler, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • The first merges Birkenstock’s first-ever sandal, the one-strap Madrid from 1963, featured with the Big Buckle, and is merged with its successor, the Arizona sandal launched in 1973 and defined by the brand’s original square buckles.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 28 June 2026
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  • That emphasis on automation extends throughout the house via Crestron, which integrates lighting, climate, window treatments and security.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026
  • The side that best integrates those capabilities will gain the advantage.
    — David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
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