consolidated
adjective
con·sol·i·dat·ed
kən-ˈsä-lə-ˌdā-təd 
1
: joined together into a coherent, compact, or unified whole
a consolidated balance sheet [=a balance sheet in which the assets and liabilities of a parent company and its subsidiaries are combined]
Ideally, the best building at the most central location becomes the consolidated school, but preferences of pastors and parishioners and local finances play an important role.—
Thomas J. Reese
Thomas J. ReeseThese accounts collect proceeds from the sale of securities, pay interest, offer check writing and produce a consolidated monthly statement that includes a valuation of the portfolio.—Robert D. Hershey, Jr.
Robert D. Hershey, Jr.2
: formed into a firm or solid mass
consolidated snow
The plinths or whaleback dunes are composed of laminated, very weakly consolidated sand …—C. Vance Haynes, Jr.
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The Supreme Court is set to issue its ruling in the consolidated case in the coming weeks, with a decision expected by the end of June at the latest.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2026
The rapid-fire decision came after consolidated arguments for McClain and Pramaggiore before the 7th Circuit, Tuesday.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Akbar expanded the boundaries of the empire through his military prowess and consolidated power through a centralized bureaucracy, reorganizing the empire into provinces (subas) and developing the mansabdari system, which tied rank, salary, and military obligation directly to imperial service.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
The media company is eliminating about 1,000 roles, primarily as a result of Disney’s formation of a consolidated enterprise marketing division under the leadership of Asad Ayaz, chief marketing and brand officer, a source familiar with the situation said.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
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Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2026
The rapid-fire decision came after consolidated arguments for McClain and Pramaggiore before the 7th Circuit, Tuesday.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Akbar expanded the boundaries of the empire through his military prowess and consolidated power through a centralized bureaucracy, reorganizing the empire into provinces (subas) and developing the mansabdari system, which tied rank, salary, and military obligation directly to imperial service.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
The media company is eliminating about 1,000 roles, primarily as a result of Disney’s formation of a consolidated enterprise marketing division under the leadership of Asad Ayaz, chief marketing and brand officer, a source familiar with the situation said.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Consolidated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consolidated. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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