unifying

verb

present participle of unify
1
as in consolidating
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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2
as in combining
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 unifying Summary DirecTV's Gemini device tackles the complex task of unifying live TV and diverse streaming services into one intuitive interface. — Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Klobuchar is a four-term senior senator who first won 20 years ago and serves as a Senate Democratic Steering Committee Chair, whose roles include setting the chamber’s agenda, unifying and dealmaking for her party. — Terry Collins, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 That photo had the rare quality of unifying everyone on social media. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026 His first challenge will be unifying Democratic factions after a bitter primary that offered divergent visions for a party desperate for a path back to power. — Joey Cappelletti, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026 Retailers and brands are also unifying online browsing profiles with in-store clienteling apps so sales associates can offer more personalized in-person service. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 31 July 2026 The group stage and feeling of the fans unifying behind the team was special, Freese said. — Tom Bogert, New York Times, 15 July 2026 Full throttle Indeed, a need for speed is one of the home’s unifying aesthetic elements. — Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026 That unifying spirit is one of the archive’s clearest points. — Emilie Hardman, JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unifying
  1. consolidating
  2. combining
  3. uniting
  4. fusing
  5. integrating
  6. connecting
  7. concentrating
  8. merging
Verb
  • Despite a bear market, Schwab responded to client demand for consolidating crypto alongside traditional investments.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Unfortunately, Dover missed some sales due to an issue ramping up production for its CO2 refrigeration business while consolidating its manufacturing footprint.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
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  • Filtering transfer fees by age or position is not uncommon, but combining the two and then presenting it as a record feels a bit of a stretch.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Urbanski says in order to keep the character and story momentum of previous seasons going, combining the sixth and seventh books in Herron’s series made the most sense.
    — Trey Williams, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026
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  • Diamond Sheik Entrepreneur Diamond Sheik built his career by uniting a family legacy with a commitment to innovation.
    — K.H. Koehler, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
  • It’s been a rocky go for the tour uniting the funk and soul legends and Lionel Richie, as the start of the trek was briefly paused after Richie became ill mid-concert during the opening night performance in Minneapolis in June.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026
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  • Young artists like the members of the Chilean boy band Q_ARE are fusing these elements with Latin music styles, Spanish and English lyrics and Chilean slang to pioneer a uniquely Latino pop subgenre.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The two play a long-term couple who encounter a supernatural force that causes their bodies to begin fusing together.
    — Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026
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  • Traditional brokerages are now absorbing crypto as another asset class, integrating it into their platforms and driving down fees.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • This year, integrating civilians and coordinating with local governments was a key part of the exercises, according to the Taipei Times.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of integrating
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  • Brightpoint, meanwhile, helps identify local families in crisis, and a team of volunteers coordinates the work of connecting needs to helpers.
    — Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The original film was more about the connections baseball builds in families, particularly between fathers and sons, and Costner was a key to the emotional and evocative feeling connecting all in attendance and watching on TV.
    — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of connecting
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  • What happens when an innovation is rolled out in a way that threatens stakeholders while concentrating 100% of the efficiency gains at the top?
    — Jason Dressel, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
  • That is effectively a warning against concentrating too much power in the FIFA presidency.
    — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of concentrating
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  • Real readiness comes from time behind the wheel, merging into fast-moving lanes, reacting to other drivers’ mistakes and making good decisions when conditions are less than ideal.
    — David Etue, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • For many years, Chicago teachers had no interest in merging the funds because TRS wasn’t nearly as healthy as Chicago’s.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
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