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 darkest days, when warlords plot in secret to consolidate their power and render the people voiceless … a hero shall arise.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
The recent realignment that added more schools to all four power conferences, reduced restrictions on transfers and the advent of NIL payments all have combined to consolidate the talent at the biggest schools.
—Josh Dubow, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The district is eliminating and consolidating 27 district-level positions, Schulte said.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
The Supreme Court consolidated the two cases.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
The recent realignment that added more schools to all four power conferences, reduced restrictions on transfers and the advent of NIL payments all have combined to consolidate the talent at the biggest schools.
—Josh Dubow, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The district is eliminating and consolidating 27 district-level positions, Schulte said.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
The Supreme Court consolidated the two cases.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidate
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In all, six of the seven most dangerous states are concentrated in the South and Mountain-West regions.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
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The workers getting squeezed today are concentrated in a particular kind of role, at a particular kind of company, in a particular geography.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The shooting has also intensified calls by conservatives to fully fund DHS through a single bill — blaming Democrats for the shutdown and arguing that splitting apart ICE and Border Patrol funding will only give the minority party leverage.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
28 Apr. 2026
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Instead, the slight thaw suggests a more modest agenda that the countries should now pursue, one that acknowledges that tensions between them over fundamental issues — trade, technology, global status — are more likely to intensify than abate.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Andes’ natural features could symbolically integrate both the North (snowcapped peaks) and the South (hot lowlands).—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Sweden and Finland, which recently joined NATO, have rapidly integrated into the alliance.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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The new thermal insulation material improves upon aerogel by enhancing its mechanical properties while maintaining moisture permeability and quick-drying performance.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Saudi Aramco’s new supercomputer, meant to accelerate the search for new oil and gas deposits and enhance output from existing fields, costs $373 million.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
7 May 2026
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Best Walking Shoes for Women to Buy Online Nike’s V5 RNR will be a stellar addition to your rotation, merging an affordable price point with a top-tier, mixed-media composition.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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The Traitors’ distributor All3Media International is about to merge with Banijay, with the K7 report revealing the pair combined will occupy around 30% of the formats market, bringing together shows including MasterChef, Survivor, Lego Masters and Race Across the World.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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Renewable energy The global oil crisis has only deepened the desire by many countries to transition to clean energy, which could be a boon for the sector.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Compared to other regions in the country, Dubrovnik could be harder hit if the fuel crisis deepens because of its location at the southern tip of Croatia’s Adriatic Sea coastline.—
Darko Bandic,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Banerjee had emerged as one of the most prominent national challengers to Modi, particularly after positioning herself as a key leader to unite regional parties against the BJP.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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Prem ran on improving infrastructure, public safety, uniting the community and fiscal responsibility.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 May 2026
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Kennedy said removing tariffs would reduce friction for importers, distributors and independent bottlers sourcing stock from Scotland, while also strengthening long-term confidence across the industry.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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Our task is to rebuild and to strengthen the rule of law, the checks and balances.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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“Consolidate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidate. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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