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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Her case is part of a consolidated case representing nearly 2,500 plaintiffs, and the first to come before a jury.
—Elizabeth Nolan Brown, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
The two Republican frontrunners enjoy more consolidated support from their political base than their Democratic counterparts, creating an asymmetrical advantage that could result in both Republicans advancing despite Democratic registration advantages in the state.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The outcome of this case could influence thousands of other consolidated cases against the social media companies.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
Named after the Frankish noble family that included Charles Martel and his grandson Charlemagne, the Carolingian era was a transformative time in medieval Europe, where power was consolidated and regional cultures began to blend.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 25 Mar. 2026
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Elizabeth Nolan Brown, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
The two Republican frontrunners enjoy more consolidated support from their political base than their Democratic counterparts, creating an asymmetrical advantage that could result in both Republicans advancing despite Democratic registration advantages in the state.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The outcome of this case could influence thousands of other consolidated cases against the social media companies.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
Named after the Frankish noble family that included Charles Martel and his grandson Charlemagne, the Carolingian era was a transformative time in medieval Europe, where power was consolidated and regional cultures began to blend.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Consolidated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consolidated. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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