UNIFICATION Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

unification

noun

ˌyü-nə-fə-ˈkā-shən

Definition of unification

as in merger

the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one the political unification of several Central European states into a German empire dominated by Prussia

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Recent Examples of unification Winston Churchill himself favored some form of European unification, though without Britain, which, like the United States, was to remain outside it, as a benevolent and, naturally, superior power. — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 Anyone in the bout would make a formidable champion, but given Flair’s lengthy history with Ripley, that is the most high-profile unification bout WWE could possibly do down the road. — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 When some people around us think that unification [with China] would be fine, that means giving up a pursuit that has lasted more than a hundred years. — Jan Camenzind Broomby, NPR, 29 July 2026 The Stax story Perhaps nowhere was this unification better showcased, though, than at Stax Records, the storied studio that empowered Black and white artists to write and record together during the 1960s and 1970s. — Laura French, TheWeek, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unification

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Noun

Congress recognized that broadcast mergers raise complex legal, economic, and technical questions that require specialized expertise.

— Robin Rossenfeld, Denver Post, 28 Aug. 2026
Both galaxy pairs featured above, Arp 143 and II Zw 096, highlight mergers and collisions between galaxies.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of merger

Noun

Founded in 2013, Off-White pioneered the merging of the worlds of streetwear and luxury that drove much of fashion in the mid-2010s.

— Luke Leitch, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
The agreement comes on the heels of Pine Villa Elementary merging with Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts to form a K-12 campus in Goulds.

— Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of merging

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The benefit of that consolidation has been reliable supply, standardized products and potentially lower labor costs, said Zagor.

— Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Parallel to client exits, the agency hasn’t been immune to consolidation pressure facing the media sector.

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of consolidation

Noun

Two of the company's vessels, Icon and Star of the Seas, feature exterior doors to connecting cabins — replacing the traditional interior door, as Royal Caribbean Blog reported.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
According to Ryan, the right kitchen sells the dream of entertaining, connecting, and living well.

— Cori Sears, The Spruce, 27 Jan. 2026

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