CONSOLIDATE Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

consolidate

verb

kən-ˈsä-lə-ˌdāt

Definition of consolidate

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in to intensify

to make markedly greater in measure or degree another win would consolidate their hold on first place in their division

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of consolidate Nobody knows how long today’s extraordinary valuations will last or how the industry will eventually consolidate. — James Broughel, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 The change consolidated that job with another clerk’s office, which Republican supporters said would make the local judicial system more efficient. — Safiyah Riddle, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 Either platforms consolidate and economics trend downward for creators, which is bad. — Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 3 July 2026 To address these shifts, both districts have begun closing and consolidating schools. — Joan Murray, CBS News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for consolidate

Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidate

Verb

Policymakers have concentrated on financing gaps, infrastructure deficits, technology access, institutional reform and economic resources.

— Ekramy El Zaghat, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Michelle Pfeiffer’s return to series television after years of concentrating on feature films and her family has paid off in a big way.

— Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of concentrate

Verb

Lane closures remained in effect, snarling traffic for several miles as rush hour intensified.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Brown was the subject of rampant trade rumors in recent weeks, with those intensifying after the Celtics’ attempt to flip him for Giannis Antetokounmpo failed.

— Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 July 2026

Definition of intensify

Verb

Later in the curriculum, students will learn to ethically and effectively integrate AI into advanced legal research, writing, and clinical practice.

— Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
In future updates, the platform is expected to integrate an advanced commercial version of the model, further improving depth completion, object boundary detection, and spatial structure understanding.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026

Definition of integrate

Verb

That impressive steak, seasoned just right to enhance the natural flavors of the wagyu beef, is just one reason to visit Enzo Steakhouse at Trilith in Fayetteville.

— Justin Brown, AJC.com, 12 July 2026
Wider Michelin tires come standard, as does enhanced regenerative braking and handy access panels to make servicing easier – a feature your mechanic will certainly appreciate.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 July 2026

Definition of enhance

Verb

The Newcastle Fire Protection District has officially merged with the Placer Hills Fire Protection District, officials announced in a July 2 news release.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026
By the mid-20th century, Bucyrus-Erie (In 1927, Bucyrus merged with the Erie Steam Shovel Company) was among the world’s leading manufacturers of heavy excavation equipment, with machines operating across the globe.

— Malika Bowling, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Definition of merge

Verb

Records showing the Cuban government has secretly stockpiled cash as people on the island cook their food over firewood has only deepened the sentiment that the government in Havana must go.

— Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
This move completes Meta's ad automation, offering advertisers free creative variations and deepening platform dependence.

— Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of deepen

Verb

Instead, rival parties united in dismissing his actions as a stunt, leaving his only opponent to be a garbage-can wearing comedian whose policies include forcing rule-breaking cyclists to ride unicycles.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
The fact that the fourth Dalai Lama was born in Mongolia empowered his successor to unite the territory in the 17th century.

— Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026

Definition of unite

Verb

The odor comes from the spadix, which heats up to about 98 degrees to strengthen the smell.

— Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
For Sudduth, the festival’s long-term success will be measured not only by attendance but by its ability to strengthen 18th & Vine as a destination and encourage visitors to return year after year.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

Definition of strengthen

Browse Nearby Words

consoles

consolidate

consolidated

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Consolidate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidate. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of consolidate

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on consolidate

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

implacable

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Commonly Misspelled Words

How to Use Em Dashes (—), En Dashes (–) , and Hyphens (-)

Popular in Wordplay

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

One-Word Oxymorons: Bittersweet, Spendthrift, and More

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

The Words of the Week - Jul 10

Popular

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes