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
In the decades following the war, 40,000 to 50,000 small farms were consolidated into larger industrial operations every single year.
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Made By History, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
Vitruvius’s Ten Books on Architecture was not only a manual of the building arts but a treatise on how to extend and consolidate the Roman Empire, and lent itself all too well to the autocratic ambitions of Renaissance princes.
—Ingrid D. Rowland, The New York Review of Books, 24 Apr. 2025
Even before what was described as a national consultation on Tuesday, Orbán has publicly opposed Ukraine's aspirations for EU membership, which would consolidate Kyiv's ties in Western Europe.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Over the past 18 months, Israel’s appetite to consolidate buffer zones has only grown.
—Shira Efron, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2025
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Made By History, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
Vitruvius’s Ten Books on Architecture was not only a manual of the building arts but a treatise on how to extend and consolidate the Roman Empire, and lent itself all too well to the autocratic ambitions of Renaissance princes.
—Ingrid D. Rowland, The New York Review of Books, 24 Apr. 2025
Even before what was described as a national consultation on Tuesday, Orbán has publicly opposed Ukraine's aspirations for EU membership, which would consolidate Kyiv's ties in Western Europe.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Over the past 18 months, Israel’s appetite to consolidate buffer zones has only grown.
—Shira Efron, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidate
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However, after concentrating on attacking areas in last summer’s big splash on nine new signings, an injection of pace at the other end will assist Hurzeler’s desire to defend with a high line.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Instead of concentrating solely on strategies to achieve your goals, focus on what your ideal mental space will look like when these changes occur.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 May 2025
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Since then, Israel has announced a plan to intensify its war on Gaza.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
9 May 2025
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At the same time, customer acquisition costs are climbing, lifetime value is shrinking and the competitive landscape is intensifying.—
Amit Jhawar,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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The summit unites media sectors, from movies to television shows with music, along with journalism, gaming and marketing industries to showcase Hollywood’s leadership role in worldwide environmental activities.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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Designed to spark dialogue around bodily autonomy, economic freedom and Black liberation, the four-city tour will unite changemakers, creatives and community advocates ahead of the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
3 May 2025
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By replacing human workers with AI tools, Intuit aims to enhance efficiency and stay competitive in the rapidly evolving fintech sector.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The recently operational Atal Setu (Mumbai Trans Harbour Link) further enhances accessibility to South Mumbai.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 May 2025
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This means instilling a culture of accountability, ensuring employees are educated on security best practices, and integrating cybersecurity training into daily operations.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Google's decision to integrate the service with Gmail led to a litany of privacy issues that landed the company in court.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2025
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As for the film’s source material, Chew-Bose says that making Bonjour Tristesse significantly deepened her appreciation for Sagan’s very real novel.—
Jessie Heyman,
Vogue,
1 May 2025
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Grief can soften us and deepen our empathy or bring on rage and isolation.—
Friends of Karen,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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In future releases, the two tools may merge, creating a seamless journey from neighborhood discovery to hotel booking and itinerary planning.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Once the top three from each bracket are solidified, the queens will merge with the rest of the top competitors from all three groups.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2025
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The formula works on two fronts to create an optimal environment for hair growth while actively strengthening existing hair to decrease hair loss.—
Danielle Cohen,
Glamour,
2 May 2025
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Cress sprout extract filters pollution and strengthens your barrier, while wild butter ginger root extract helps block damaging, dark-spot-inducing free radicals.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
2 May 2025
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“Consolidate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidate. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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