1
as in concentrated
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 intensified
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 consolidated
Social media accounts to get information to the public have been shuttered or consolidated and many communications staff have been cut from the agency.
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Pien Huang, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
The department consolidated much, though not all, of America’s anti-terrorism functions, including border and customs control, aviation security, emergency management, and, with the addition of the Coast Guard, ship inspections, search-and-rescue, and other maritime patrol work.
—Paul Rosenzweig, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026
The labor walkout — the first in the history of the northern Sacramento-area schools that consolidated into Twin Rivers in 2007 — entered its 12th day of instruction Friday.
—Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Now, his figure has a highly contemporary relevance as extreme right party Vox has consolidated as Spain’s third most voted political force.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
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Pien Huang, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
The department consolidated much, though not all, of America’s anti-terrorism functions, including border and customs control, aviation security, emergency management, and, with the addition of the Coast Guard, ship inspections, search-and-rescue, and other maritime patrol work.
—Paul Rosenzweig, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026
The labor walkout — the first in the history of the northern Sacramento-area schools that consolidated into Twin Rivers in 2007 — entered its 12th day of instruction Friday.
—Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Now, his figure has a highly contemporary relevance as extreme right party Vox has consolidated as Spain’s third most voted political force.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidated
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But holding on leaves your portfolio heavily concentrated.—
Doug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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From the outset, the firm concentrated on labor law claims, premises liability, vehicle accidents, and medical malpractice matters.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Among those whose commitment to Israel had intensified after October 7th, numerous sources told me, was Olitzky, Beth El’s senior rabbi.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Israel has intensified its attacks across Lebanon, mostly in the South, where Israeli ground troops are moving northward to try to oust Hezbollah militants.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
29 Mar. 2026
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Its unibody frame is integrated with a Ni-Ti alloy memory wire to ensure a secure, slip-free fit during high-intensity gym sessions or cycling.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Medieval and Early Modern Innovations By the medieval period, pickling techniques had become deeply integrated into European culinary traditions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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Yet in the 12 games since his return, despite initial rustiness, Flagg has enhanced his diverse talents, a clear indication Kidd’s early-season decision to play him at point guard was a beneficial litmus test.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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But advertising executives say that, thanks to enhanced targeting capabilities and new ad products, ad tiers have quietly become more lucrative than their ad-free counterparts.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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Johannesen added that Americans’ love of cooking, honed during the pandemic, has merged into this moment of at-home entertaining.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Even with no other detectable galaxies around it, this galaxy — known as MCG+01–02–015 — displays enormous evidence of having merged with smaller galaxies over its cosmic history.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Mar. 2026
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Cooperation between the countries has deepened in recent years, with the North sending troops and conventional weapons to support Russia's war against Ukraine.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Mar. 2026
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Her voice—newly deepened and textured—became the most important instrument in the room, the centerpiece of every song.—
Jackson Howard,
Pitchfork,
29 Mar. 2026
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Malachi Smith, Solo Ball and Jaylin Stewart combined for four 3-pointers during a 15-1 run that put UConn up 25-6.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Bagley had a layup and a dunk to start the run and Marshall and Brandon Williams combined to make four free throws.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Inflation fears have heightened, as has uncertainty.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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Mental health concerns have only heightened as AI chatbots that respond to questions and generate content become more popular.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Consolidated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidated. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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