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
Both lawsuits allege that American Industrial Partners consolidated at least nine formerly independent manufacturers into a single entity known as REV Group and then, having eliminated most competition, began sharply increasing prices.
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Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
That concern has raised pressure on the state’s leading Democrats including Newsom to endorse and help consolidate support around a Democratic candidate.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
For more than three decades, Cilia Flores operated in the shadows of Venezuela’s revolution, a discreet but decisive force who helped build, consolidate and ultimately defend one of Latin America’s most enduring authoritarian systems.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Since taking on the job, Kennedy has pushed the idea of creating a new agency - the Administration for a Healthy America, or AHA - by reorganizing and consolidating the Department of Health and Human Services.
—Will Stone, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
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Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
That concern has raised pressure on the state’s leading Democrats including Newsom to endorse and help consolidate support around a Democratic candidate.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
For more than three decades, Cilia Flores operated in the shadows of Venezuela’s revolution, a discreet but decisive force who helped build, consolidate and ultimately defend one of Latin America’s most enduring authoritarian systems.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Since taking on the job, Kennedy has pushed the idea of creating a new agency - the Administration for a Healthy America, or AHA - by reorganizing and consolidating the Department of Health and Human Services.
—Will Stone, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidate
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Consultancy Greysparks highlighted that more than 81% of private credit assets under management sit at firms that also run private equity funds, underscoring how concentrated the market is among large private capital managers.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Cole found that he was still traumatized by the abuse and had a hard time concentrating.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The army's seizure of power intensified longstanding armed resistance in Myanmar, as pro-democracy activists joined with ethnic armed groups that had been battling for decades for greater autonomy, leading to a civil war still affecting most of the country.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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As the smell intensified, Lina crossed to the front door of her apartment, undid the lock, and yanked the sticky door open.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Many devices integrate flash storage into their main logic boards and cryptographically pair it with other components for security, a practice popularized by Apple.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Many colleges today have yet to integrate AI into learning, with professors often outright banning use of the technology in the classroom.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The series’ earnestly naïve sound design (horses neighing, cars revving) only enhanced my appreciation of Joudrey’s sophisticated storytelling.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Set the scene Where once hotels were conceived and designed to enhance a sense of escape, Lombok Lodge Villas’ architecture (a collaboration between architect Vittorio Sioni and the owners) is about recalibrating and reawakening the senses.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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These pits can merge to form larger depressions, with floors often covered in polygonal patterns resulting from stresses caused by water freezing and sublimating as Mars' climate changes across the aeons, triggered by changes in the Red Planet's axial tilt.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Holly Wheeler, Kontoor VP of global marketing, said the company is thrilled to partner with Chaco and merge their worlds.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Haiti, the most impoverished country in the Western Hemisphere, has been hit the hardest by rising oil prices that experts warn will deepen a spiraling humanitarian crisis.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The appointment comes as Rapha continues to expand its global community of riders and Rapha Cycling Club (RCC) members and deepen its presence in competitive cycling.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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That same year, the pair united again for a 10-day summer tour of Canada.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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What unites all these approaches is willingness to move beyond formulaic pairings into experiences that are both intuitive and adventurous.—
Anna Lee Iijima,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Parker said her budget is focused on strengthening public safety, expanding housing, improving street cleanliness and greenery, and expanding economic opportunity.—
Kerri Corrado,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Already a Secuoya Studios advisory board member, Gazzolo will provide analysis and decision support for development and content projects, while also bringing in talent and strengthening commercial connections in the region.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Consolidate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidate. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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