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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2
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
Originally developed by General Dynamics in the 1970s, production later shifted through McDonnell Douglas and Hughes Aircraft before being consolidated under Raytheon.
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Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Those cases, still making their way through federal court, have been consolidated into multi-district litigation under a federal judge in the Southern District of New York.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
After attorneys representing James filed a motion challenging Halligan's appointment as unlawful, Judge Walker ordered that the motion be consolidated with the already ongoing effort to disqualify her in the case against Comey.
—Pierre Thomas, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2025
Once the data was collected and evaluated, it was consolidated and weighted within a scoring model.
—Time Staff, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
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Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Those cases, still making their way through federal court, have been consolidated into multi-district litigation under a federal judge in the Southern District of New York.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
After attorneys representing James filed a motion challenging Halligan's appointment as unlawful, Judge Walker ordered that the motion be consolidated with the already ongoing effort to disqualify her in the case against Comey.
—Pierre Thomas, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2025
Once the data was collected and evaluated, it was consolidated and weighted within a scoring model.
—Time Staff, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidated
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Farpoint and its partner MCZ Development first concentrated on filling the eight-story property’s office space, now 98% leased, Katz said.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Manhattan has seen only a handful of nine-figure home sales, nearly all concentrated in Midtown towers.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 Jan. 2026
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Pockets of protests erupting across Iran over the past week have intensified pressure on a dysfunctional government struggling to manage a spiraling economic crisis.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Justice Department has intensified efforts to investigate fraud in the state after a social media video shared by YouTuber Nick Shirley went viral right before New Year's Day.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The company says its solution allows solar panels to be integrated directly into the hood, bonnet, and roof of a vehicle.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, aging-in-place design elements are becoming more mainstream — and more aesthetically integrated.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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These beta-rich alloys also formed denser and more stable electrode structures, which enhanced the interface between the electrode and the solid electrolyte.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Travelers booking in the first-class car enjoy padded seating at a table and a vintage interior enhanced with Christmas decor.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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Gillespie, who launched the company in 2019, has a 20-year background in talent representation from United Talent Agency and his Intellectual Artists Management, which merged with Primary Wave Entertainment in 2015.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
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Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center, the hospital that housed Congregation Chaim Albert, merged with two other hospitals to form One Brooklyn Health in 2018, and under guidance from state officials, sold the property to real estate developers.—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Jan. 2026
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When the results came back benign, Reece’s anxiety only deepened.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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When oil prices slid and mismanagement came due, the country staggered into hyperinflation, shortages, and mass migration, culminating in a full‑blown humanitarian crisis that outlived Chávez and deepened under his successor, Nicolás Maduro.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Jan. 2026
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Tyrese Maxey had 29 points and three steals, Joel Embiid added 22 points and nine rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Orlando Magic 103-91 on Friday night in a game in which the teams combined to make 8 of 57 3-point shots.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating after each addition until just combined.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Emmer has been a staunch opponent of Walz for some time, whose antagonism for the governor heightened once Walz became the vice presidential running mate to former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Exercise heightened caution during this period.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Consolidated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidated. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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