consolidate

verb

kən-ˈsä-lə-ˌdāt How to pronounce consolidate (audio)
Definition of consolidatenext
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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2
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 After heady expansion from the late 19th century through the 1980s, department stores in North America began consolidating given the sheer number of stores in operation and the rising consumer preference for specialty concepts and online shopping. — David Moin, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 Some are consolidating fleets around specific OEM platforms to unlock deeper data access. — Stacey Moser, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Friedman, in particular, has been working hard to consolidate support for the federal film tax credit among her fellow lawmakers ever since she was elected to the House in 2024. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2026 Now, Xi remains in office after purging political rivals, abolishing presidential term limits and consolidating power. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for consolidate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidate
  1. concentrate
  2. intensify
  3. integrate
  4. enhance
  5. merge
  6. deepen
  7. unite
  8. strengthen
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  • Market actors can innovate more freely, concentrating risk locally while allowing the state to disavow consequences should those experiments fail.
    — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Founded in 1984 in Fiorenzuola d’Arda, in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, Pinalli has developed a strong retail network, largely concentrated in the higher-income areas of Northern Italy.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of concentrate
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  • Currently, the interplay of elevated interest rates and high oil prices is intensifying risk aversion across global markets, suggesting capital outflow pressure on emerging market bonds could persist for some time.
    — , CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • North Korea has intensified tensions with a series of military displays this month, including short-range ballistic missile launches, live-fire missile and artillery exercises, and the commissioning of a new warship.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of intensify
Verb
  • Operators can integrate new sensing and engagement capabilities as their requirements evolve.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Wiener’s tapestries integrate objects and fragments of her everyday life, among them, cutting boards, old shopping lists, newspapers, cables, and even cucumbers.
    — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of integrate
Verb
  • Additionally, existing chains are likely to respond by upgrading facilities, expanding loyalty perks and enhancing prepared food options.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The military exemption in South Korea also applies to classical and traditional musicians, dancers and other artists who are viewed as enhancing national pride.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of enhance
Verb
  • After his sudden death in 1960, Olivetti began a slow decline and was eventually broken up and merged with a telecommunications company.
    — E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Mass Appeal and Whatnot are merging hip-hop, comics, art, fashion, sports and collectibles at this year’s New York City Comic Con.
    — Angel Diaz, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of merge
Verb
  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Vietnamese President To Lam met in Canberra last month, pledging to deepen their partnership on issues like defense and trade.
    — Shibani Mahtani, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026
  • What’s more, its growth runway could widen materially as the Huntsville, Alabama, company deepens its relationships with disruptive defense innovator Anduril Industries and space-launch leader SpaceX .
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of deepen
Verb
  • The Tkachuk bothers have united in Florida, which could give the league a marketing opportunity that breaks through to more casual sports fans who don’t follow the NHL on a regular basis.
    — Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • There is no expectation that Congress will take any action on the issue ahead of November’s midterms, and slim odds that lawmakers will unite behind legislation before the end of the year.
    — Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of unite
Verb
  • The brand is best known for its bestselling $38 HoliRoots Hair Oil, which features ingredients such as ashwagandha, dashmool and castor oil to strengthen strands and promote hair growth.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Zachary Krevor, Stratolaunch’s president and CEO, said the 777 will strengthen the company’s ability to meet customer demand.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of strengthen

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“Consolidate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidate. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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