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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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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How does the verb unite differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of unite are associate, combine, connect, join, link, and relate. While all these words mean "to bring or come together into some manner of union," unite implies somewhat greater loss of separate identity.

the colonies united to form a republic

When could associate be used to replace unite?

Although the words associate and unite have much in common, associate stresses the mere fact of frequent occurrence or existence together in space or in logical relation.

opera is popularly associated with high society

Where would combine be a reasonable alternative to unite?

While the synonyms combine and unite are close in meaning, combine implies some merging or mingling with corresponding loss of identity of each unit.

combined jazz and rock to create a new music

When would connect be a good substitute for unite?

In some situations, the words connect and unite are roughly equivalent. However, connect suggests a loose or external attachment with little or no loss of identity.

a mutual defense treaty connected the two nations

When is it sensible to use join instead of unite?

The words join and unite can be used in similar contexts, but join implies a bringing into contact or conjunction of any degree of closeness.

joined forces in an effort to win

When can link be used instead of unite?

The meanings of link and unite largely overlap; however, link may imply strong connection or inseparability of elements still retaining identity.

a name forever linked with liberty

When might relate be a better fit than unite?

The synonyms relate and unite are sometimes interchangeable, but relate suggests the existence of a real or presumed logical connection.

related what he observed to what he already knew

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of unite Democratic lawmakers, united against the bill as harmful to the country, condemned the process as rushed. Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025 Former executive director of the Kentucky Psychological Foundation and now artist Nancy Gordon Moore said the lengthy project also united community members across the city in a variety of ways. Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 Fulwell recently merged with LeBron James’ SpringHill Company in February, uniting Fulwell partners Corden, Ben Winston, Leo Pearlman, Ben Turner and Gabe Turner with SpringHill’s James and Maverick Carter. Alex Ritman, Variety, 1 July 2025 Senate Democrats have been united in opposing the bill, and attempted to delay the eventual vote by requesting the full bill be read on the Senate floor over the weekend. Elena Moore, NPR, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for unite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unite
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  • Spanning three levels and over 17,000-square-feet, The Louis combines retail, exhibition and hospitality spaces.
    Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • The 32-year-old was one of the best tight ends in the NFL with 2,341 receiving yards on 197 receptions with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2019 and 2020 combined.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • Parkin schools saw their last days in the 2004-2005 school year, when in September 2005, they were consolidated with the Wynne School District.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 12 July 2025
  • Louisville Downtown Partnership initially introduced the idea to consolidate existing open container districts at 4th Street Live!
    Molly Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • During daytime hours, when weather cooperates, the four giraffes spend much of their day together outside.
    Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 8 July 2025
  • The driver, identified only as a man, stopped at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.
    Jason Green, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
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  • Robin has also collaborated with Francesco Caracciolo di Marano on Robicara, a collection of custom furniture and accessories.
    Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2025
  • Outside of Pearl Jam and Soundgarden, Cameron collaborated with Zach Hill and Janet Weiss on a 2013 album called Drumgasm.
    Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 7 July 2025
Verb
  • Lime kilns concentrated in Santa Cruz County, and another site was found in El Dorado County.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2025
  • Intoxicating cannabinoids typically refer to compounds concentrated from hemp that cause marijuana-like effects and are unregulated in Arizona.
    Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 6 July 2025
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  • The satellites came together, or merged, on June 13 and June 30 but separated again within a few hours.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2025
  • As part of its founding as a party in 2022, the Forward PAC merged with the Renew America Movement, made up of former Republican officials, and the Serve America Movement, a group of Democrats, Republicans, and Independents.
    Callum Sutherland, Time, 8 July 2025
Verb
  • Nevertheless, a substantial opportunity exists for an innovator to integrate AI into the browser seamlessly.
    Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
  • Its launch comes just days after a major controversy regarding the Grok 3 chatbot, which is integrated with the social media site X. The AI had begun generating a series of antisemitic comments in response to questions from users, including those that appeared to praise Adolf Hitler.
    Dylan Butts, CNBC, 11 July 2025

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“Unite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unite. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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