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
The temporary measure would allow carriers to consolidate schedules on routes with multiple flights to the same destination on the same day.
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Ian King, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Southern states sought to reshape their electoral systems – through poll taxes, literacy tests and districting – to consolidate political control for white supremacist politicians.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
The program is meant to optimize the transit network by consolidating duplicative routes and increasing service and frequency on corridors with high ridership.
—Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026
He's also raised fears with a proposal to consolidate or close public universities in the state.
—Karen Kasler, NPR, 5 May 2026
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Ian King, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Southern states sought to reshape their electoral systems – through poll taxes, literacy tests and districting – to consolidate political control for white supremacist politicians.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
The program is meant to optimize the transit network by consolidating duplicative routes and increasing service and frequency on corridors with high ridership.
—Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026
He's also raised fears with a proposal to consolidate or close public universities in the state.
—Karen Kasler, NPR, 5 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidate
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The new defaults were concentrated among older borrowers, those in Southern states and people who were not behind on their federal student loans before the pandemic, the researchers wrote.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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Wide-ranging and unpredictable symptoms can disrupt a menopausal woman’s ability to concentrate and execute tasks at work.—
Shirley Velasquez,
Flow Space,
11 May 2026
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Geomagnetic conditions are expected to intensify late tonight into early tomorrow, if the CME swipes Earth, according to the latest forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC).—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
12 May 2026
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Her decision comes as South Florida Democrats are also grappling with a new state redistricting map that has scrambled the political landscape and intensified intra-party conflict over which candidates will ultimately run where.—
Kiara Moore,
The Washington Examiner,
12 May 2026
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Concerns about artificial intelligence replacing human workers have simmered over the past year as companies slash headcounts, AI models grow more capable of office work and businesses integrate AI more deeply into their operations.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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Their designs integrate modesty as a core aesthetic principle rather than a constraint, resulting in garments that feel intentional and elegant.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
10 May 2026
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Both forwards scored Wednesday, and both enhanced the opportunities of several teammates.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The dermatology and wellness center blends functional and aesthetic medicine to offer treatments designed to enhance natural features rather than dramatically alter them.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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Forecasters think storms are more likely to form to the west in Kansas, then merge into a larger complex that moves into eastern Kansas and parts of west-central and northern Missouri, with strong, damaging winds possible, according to the forecast discussion.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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The independent chef scene often reveals how immigrant traditions, first-generation entrepreneurship and local ingredients are merging into a new Southern food identity.—
Sam Flemming,
AJC.com,
14 May 2026
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These are the services that reduce harm and support reintegration, unlike arrests that only deepen instability.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Relations between China and Russia have deepened in recent years, particularly since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022 left Moscow shunned on the global stage and heavily reliant on Beijing for trade due to Western sanctions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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In a hall occasionally pierced by air-raid sirens warning of Russian strikes, the event has united Ukraine’s most prominent galleries, artists, collectors, and cultural institutions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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The feature written and directed by Zachary Derek follows three unlikely heroes in the medieval kingdom of Northumbria who must unite to stop a royal conspiracy.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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Ensuring 100% availability is the stitch in time for strengthening the storage infrastructure for business continuity.—
Eric Herzog,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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In 2025, 250 professionals benefited from technical training programs to strengthen local crews as demand grows.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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“Consolidate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidate. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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