consolidated

verb

Definition of consolidatednext
past tense of consolidate
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 Jeanie prevailed in the dispute and further consolidated her control of the organization. — Law Murray, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 When it was set up, in 2003, the DHS consolidated the functions of 22 existing agencies into one. — Jennifer Pahlka, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 As other archives have consolidated under fewer owners, higher prices are being demanded for the use of footage. — Addie Morfoot, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026 The infrastructure around collectibles, and sports collectibles in particular, has consolidated since the pandemic. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2026 These increases in wait times occurred as healthcare systems in the US have consolidated and expanded, funneling more patients to centralized, high-volume treatment centers, particularly academic institutions. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2026 Because both companies belong to the Libolon group, the July update consolidated their reimbursements under Libolon. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026 Facing declining enrollment and tightening budgets, the district closed or consolidated nine schools this summer. — Miami Herald, 13 Aug. 2026 Ximalaya, the long-form audio platform whose acquisition closed on May 18, contributed $60 million in revenue during the quarter – its first period fully consolidated into TME’s financial statements. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidated
  1. concentrated
  2. intensified
  3. integrated
  4. enhanced
  5. merged
  6. deepened
  7. combined
  8. heightened
Verb
  • Twenty-two wide moats were downgraded, twenty to narrow and two to none, concentrated in enterprise software, IT services and payroll, hitting names like Workday, Adobe, Salesforce and ADP.
    — Jemma Green, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Hiring has been largely concentrated in a few select sectors like healthcare.
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of concentrated
Verb
  • That momentum intensified into 2026 before reversing sharply in recent weeks, leaving the four stocks roughly 20% to 40% below their late-June peaks.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The competition has intensified over the past year as Netflix has stepped up its pursuit of YouTube’s most popular channels.
    — Lucas Shaw, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of intensified
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  • In defense, Lockheed Martin integrated additive manufacturing into production for a GMLRS antenna assembly test unit.
    — Rich Garrity, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Lucas and his collaborators integrated this symmetry into Liu’s effective field theory in 2024.
    — Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of integrated
Verb
  • At West Ham, Fernandes enhanced his reputation as a player who can not only drive his team forward but also play a key role out of possession, defending on the front foot.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Vuong’s photographs are displayed rather conventionally on the gallery walls, but the viewing experience is enhanced by images of his that have been printed on cloth banners that hang in the center of the space.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of enhanced
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  • Still, despite not having many sensors, Tesla’s Grok chatbot — developed by Musk’s xAI, which merged with SpaceX earlier this year — also felt its brand has the superior system, which is true for many driving situations, at least for now.
    — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Last year, SpringHill Company merged with British TV and film production house Fulwell 73.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of merged
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  • China, which appointed an ambassador to the Taliban government in December 2023, has deepened its economic ties, with Chinese companies becoming major players in Afghan oil, copper and lithium extraction.
    — Kara Fox, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Students and families said the shift has been especially severe in parts of the south, including Helmand and Kandahar, where families already placed a stronger emphasis on religious studies and Taliban rule has deepened that pressure.
    — Fatima Faizi, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of deepened
Verb
  • Brazil, Guyana and Venezuela have combined to add more than 1 million barrels per day of extra production.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Amihere was a perfect 7 of 7 from the field, Janelle Salaun and Tip Hayes scored 23 combined and the Valkyries bench accounted for 51 points.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of combined
Verb
  • The plan is for vertical series that have heightened genre concepts and richer world building, while sticking to the snappy, emotionally intense and hook-led style of many current microdramas.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026
  • At this moment, the kids from the childcare program are released into the sanctuary, their excitement at seeing their parents and hearing the shofar only heightened by whatever has made all of their mouths blue.
    — Risa Polansky Shiman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of heightened

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