consolidated

Definition of consolidatednext
past tense of consolidate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of consolidated Eventually, the lawsuits were consolidated into one, according to court documents. Saleen Martin, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidated
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
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
Verb
  • The home features wood floors and a sunken living room anchored by a stone fireplace, and Kislin’s designs are integrated throughout.
    The Week US, TheWeek, 23 Aug. 2026
  • These existing programs can be integrated into NYCG, improving food access and health outcomes.
    Marian Flaxman, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Lala, which has since weakened into a tropical storm and is moving away from Hawaii, brought a remarkable two to three feet of rain to parts of the Big Island, where the steep terrain and mountains enhanced precipitation.
    Ben Noll, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Dow and DuPont combined their agricultural divisions into Corteva, while China National Chemical Corporation bought Syngenta, then merged it with Sinochem’s farm assets.
    Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • His acquittal was overturned and the case was merged with that relating to the coup attempt.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • But the political context of the latest war of words has only deepened the suspicions of some of Netanyahu’s critics.
    Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Since then, my curiosity about this particular repertory blind spot of mine has deepened to an extent.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026
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
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

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“Consolidated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidated. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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