1
as in to concentrate
to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control
plans to consolidate several branches into one regional office
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as in to intensify
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
another win would consolidate their hold on first place in their division
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Recent Examples of consolidate
Toth said the backing helped consolidate support among conservative voters heading into election day.
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Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
These programs, which are typically administered by credit counseling agencies, can help lower interest rates and consolidate multiple payments into one monthly amount.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Forcibly disappearing people has long been a tactic by cartels to consolidate control through terror while also concealing homicide numbers.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
The panel that issued the 2024 report, also urged the FAA to further study how alertness and fatigue are monitored — and underscored concerns that consolidating responsibilities can reduce safety margins at exactly the wrong time.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
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Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
These programs, which are typically administered by credit counseling agencies, can help lower interest rates and consolidate multiple payments into one monthly amount.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Forcibly disappearing people has long been a tactic by cartels to consolidate control through terror while also concealing homicide numbers.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
The panel that issued the 2024 report, also urged the FAA to further study how alertness and fatigue are monitored — and underscored concerns that consolidating responsibilities can reduce safety margins at exactly the wrong time.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidate
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Why Hibernating Turtles Are More Like Sitting Ducks Every winter, most of the lake’s Northern map turtles concentrate in shallow-water clusters around one island in the middle of Opinicon Lake.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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These nanoframes, which are nanoscale metal structures with hollow, frame-like geometries, are of significant interest because of their unique ability to concentrate and manipulate light at very small scales.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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The backlash intensified because of timing.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Most importantly, the legislation intensified punishments for those with prior convictions, with the worst offenders looking at a first-degree felony with up to 30 years imprisonment.—
Sean M. Cleary,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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The score is bigger and easier to read, the bases and count are brighter and stand out more against a darker background, and the design more seamlessly integrates the pitch clock as well as information like the batter’s exit velocity.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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One of the strategies for combatting climate change in the Tomorrow Garden is agroforestry, which integrates the cultivation of trees and crops together.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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By enabling submarines to deploy and recover unmanned vehicles while remaining hidden, the technology enhances both mission flexibility and operational safety.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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The new definition of Mormon perfection looks different now, but that’s not to say the pursuit of looking naturally beautiful is easier than looking artificially enhanced.—
Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
26 Mar. 2026
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Even with no other detectable galaxies around it, this galaxy — known as MCG+01–02–015 — displays enormous evidence of having merged with smaller galaxies over its cosmic history.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Mar. 2026
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The winner of the postal contract — a worthless piece of paper without Havana landing rights — was forced to merge.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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That silence has only deepened scrutiny.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Thousands of Shahed drones have pummeled the Persian Gulf this month, hitting hotels, airports, seaports, desalination plants, and energy infrastructure, and deepening the worst oil-price shock in modern history.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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Well, at least Cheryl Bosa’s social-media pleas to unite her two sons haven’t fallen on deaf ears.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The hit capped a seventh inning in which the Vikings united to chase sophomore starter Jaliane Brooks, one of the stars of the Griffins’ Division 2 title run last season.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Worldpay deal also bolstered Global Payments presence in Europe and strengthened some of its offerings such as e-commerce capabilities.—
Justin Zacks,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Community Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette says the facility would strengthen the community and is essential to meet the requirements of the consent decree following the murder of George Floyd.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Consolidate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidate. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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