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
Some jobs will be created, and some will be redesigned, while others will be consolidated or fully eliminated.
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Dr. Timothy J. Giardino,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Some of the institutions will be consolidated with others nearby.
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Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
After Biden conceded to the critics who grew louder after the debate, Vice President Kamala Harris quickly consolidated the party elite’s support, including an endorsement from the then-president.
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Joseph Konig,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Casting will be consolidated under Kimberly Hope, who currently oversees casting for UTV.
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Joe Otterson,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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Dr. Timothy J. Giardino,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Some of the institutions will be consolidated with others nearby.
—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
After Biden conceded to the critics who grew louder after the debate, Vice President Kamala Harris quickly consolidated the party elite’s support, including an endorsement from the then-president.
—
Joseph Konig,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Casting will be consolidated under Kimberly Hope, who currently oversees casting for UTV.
—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidated
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If those areas are concentrated, then a human-in-the-loop guardrail may be appropriate.
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This year Qualcomm’s gains have lagged a general rally by chip stocks as investors concentrated on names more closely associated with spending on AI components.
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Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential election after a June debate performance intensified concerns about his age and ability to serve.
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Hot, dry and windy conditions Wildfire activity has intensified across the western United States, as consecutive days of hot, dry and windy weather have fueled flames in Utah, Arizona and elsewhere as new fires popped up across the region.
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The structural glazing is cleverly integrated into the hull and superstructure, with each pane of glass uniquely shaped and tinted to blend seamlessly with the steel and aluminum.
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After President Harry Truman integrated our military in 1948, the Army tried the color-blind approach.
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It isn't intended to be enhanced by treating the inmate with hostility and cruelty.
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Others, already on the flight home, leave with their reputations enhanced, their followers multiplied and their place in World Cup folklore secure.
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Over the next couple of decades, Saez advanced through the ranks of the bank and played a key role in integrating systems when SunTrust merged with BB&T in 2019 to form Truist Bank.
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EchoStar, which merged with Dish in 2024, has been struggling to repay $25 billion in debt, and Ergen has publicly warned that bankruptcy was a possibility.
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Recent workplace shifts have deepened the loneliness epidemic.
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The continued seismic activity has deepened fears among residents already traumatized by the disaster.
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As of 2026, Vacaville spends 67% of its general fund on the Police and Fire Departments combined.
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This scale dwarfs European and North American national markets combined, creating an enormous economy of scale for manufacturers of black paints.
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The continued seismic activity has heightened fears among residents, many of whom remain unwilling to return to homes that might have suffered structural damage.
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An interesting month for the ‘baby designer’ crowd A new genome-editing tool used in early embryos has illuminated the role of a key gene overseeing the first stages of human development — and heightened the ongoing debate about whether such tools could or should ever be used to make a baby.
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“Consolidated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidated. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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