unify

verb

ˈyü-nə-ˌfī How to pronounce unify (audio)
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1
as in to consolidate
to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control will unify the several departments into a single operation

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as in to combine
to come together to form a single unit the two labor unions unified in order to strengthen their bargaining position with the manufacturers

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Recent Examples of unify The idea has since become central to many efforts to unify quantum mechanics with Einstein’s general theory of relativity in an all-encompassing theory of quantum gravity. — Lee Billings, Scientific American, 7 Apr. 2025 Rather than juggling multiple platforms, dealerships should adopt comprehensive solutions that unify every dealer touchpoint, like sales, financing, and service scheduling, such as Apollo by Team Velocity. — Tyler Shepherd, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025 After Labour’s shock defeat in Australia’s 2019 federal election, Albanese emerged as an unexpected but unifying leadership candidate. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 3 Apr. 2025 In early 2025, the organization embraced a transformative new identity to unify its global operations and strengthen its worldwide impact. — Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unify
  1. consolidate
  2. combine
  3. unite
  4. integrate
  5. concentrate
  6. merge
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  • Executives, insiders and sources agree that the move to consolidate her businesses is a smart one.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Between the lines: The cases come down to a formerly obscure Supreme Court case from 1935 known as Humphrey's Executor, and are widely expected to be consolidated and sent to the Supreme Court.
    — Emily Peck, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025
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  • The rug combines neutral and rich colors and blends with various decor styles.
    — Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • An old John Lennon demo was transformed into a complete song by isolating his vocals (and George Harrison’s guitar tone) and combining that with new recordings from the rest of the living band.
    — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
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  • Engineering talent, marketing resources, and strategic focus were divided across competing products rather than united behind a singular vision.
    — Jennifer J. Fondrevay, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Social media’s ability to unite the community quickly began to shine through.
    — Devyn Byers, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
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  • Even though bringing an integrating wellness program to the resort blurs the line between a casino and a resort hotel, Barry sees it as a worthwhile.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Singh devises ways to integrate technologies like telemedicine and artificial intelligence into electronic health records to alert doctors to potential prescribing errors or misdiagnoses.
    — Arthur Allen, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
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  • Edward Lucas, the British writer who concentrates on security issues, thought this was a good idea.
    — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Stream Dance Spa - Santa Fe, New Mexico Stream Dance Spa at Bishop's Lodge in Santa Fe, New Mexico, offers a serene retreat that concentrates on spiritual well-being for travelers seeking tranquility, self-realization and connection.
    — Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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  • The network has also had a fairly quiet development season, with just a handful of projects in the works, among them a potential Rookie spinoff (ABC and Hulu merged their development teams under Simran Sethi six months ago).
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2025
  • It was merge time on this week’s episode of Survivor 48 as all 13 players converged on a single beach.
    — EW.com, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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