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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
Kostin said that in his experience about nine out of 10 enemy soldiers are killed, but those that survive have still been enough to consolidate Russia’s presence nearer to the city and create a base for more attacks.
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Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
27 June 2026
The exhibition is the museum’s first since consolidating its collection inside the Segerstrom Center for the Arts campus.
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Julius Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Looking to consolidate debt or make home improvements?
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Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
That will allow Aqueduct to close down without interrupting the annual racing calendar, consolidating the New York Racing Association’s downstate activity in one place.
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Henry Kornaros,
Curbed,
26 June 2026
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Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
27 June 2026
The exhibition is the museum’s first since consolidating its collection inside the Segerstrom Center for the Arts campus.
—
Julius Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Looking to consolidate debt or make home improvements?
—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
That will allow Aqueduct to close down without interrupting the annual racing calendar, consolidating the New York Racing Association’s downstate activity in one place.
—
Henry Kornaros,
Curbed,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidate
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These disparities suggest that the medical and social changes leading to reduced cancer mortality were concentrated in more metropolitan regions.
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These systems were designed to take over repetitive, high-volume moderation tasks including flagging impersonation accounts, scam attempts, and harmful content, while human reviewers were concentrated on complex decisions and formal appeals.
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Hundreds of records have been broken, with many more set to fall as the heat intensifies Wednesday and Thursday.
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Health concerns intensify over smoke Residents have been voicing their concerns about the potential long-term environmental and health impacts caused by the large blaze.
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Over time, those journals also integrated historical studies into their searchable online archives.
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Widely considered conceptually comparable to the S-300 and S-400 families, the HQ-9B can engage aircraft, cruise missiles, and certain ballistic missile threats while integrating with China’s broader air defense architecture.
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This may sound like a minor detail, but cabin location can enhance the overall journey.
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In addition to its instant, complexion-enhancing tint, the formula contains skin care ingredients lauded for their smoothing, quenching properties.
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Anderson’s Toyshop in July will merge back into Anderson’s Bookshop, located two doors down in downtown Naperville.
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However, his lack of strength, questionable frame and lack of true explosiveness create several questions about his translation to the next level, along with his inability to merge offensive and defensive value in the same season.
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Connection deepens as the nurturing Moon in your 7th House of Partnership forms a supportive sextile to intense Pluto in your 9th House of Higher Learning.
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What deepened the economic ruin was a collapse in consumer spending, driven by sudden, widespread uncertainty about future income.
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If the Labour Party decides to unite around one person as its next leader, without an internal contest, Starmer could be out of the premiership by July.
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World Cup fans were united this weekend by a song synonymous with belonging, nostalgia and the yearning for home.
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Communicate early, and friendships strengthen naturally.
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Practical choices now strengthen long-term confidence.
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“Consolidate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidate. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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