consolidated

Definition of consolidatednext
past tense of consolidate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of consolidated According to the think tank InSight Crime, the alliance between these factions was one of the main reasons the Sinaloa cartel consolidated itself as one of the most powerful in the region. Sol Amaya, CNN Money, 20 July 2026 The message is sometimes shared with borrowers when student loans are consolidated or transferred to new companies — even when the person still owes money. Heather Hollingsworth, Fortune, 20 July 2026 Congress empowered this group of experts because its leadership recognized obsolete military bases needed to be closed or consolidated but individual lawmakers would inevitably block any changes to protect their home state facilities. Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 What needs to be consolidated to create a space that motivates you? Usa Today, USA Today, 19 July 2026 Buildings that do not close may also have their boundaries changed to accommodate student populations from buildings that have been consolidated. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026 Meanwhile, the two, formerly large, comprehensive high schools have consolidated into one, with Inglewood High students moving to Morningside High while Inglewood High is nearly totally rebuilt. Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 Once the data was collected and evaluated, it was consolidated and weighted within a scoring model. Time Staff, Time, 9 July 2026 The lawsuits were consolidated into one case in January 2025. ABC News, 9 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidated
Verb
  • Over time, much of the market concentrated around a small group of chipmakers, operating-system providers, cloud platforms and device manufacturers.
    Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The attacks have concentrated on gas stations close to the front lines – and within easier reach of Russia’s attack drones.
    Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • That has only intensified debate about the direction of the party.
    Sam Gringlas, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026
  • That increase has already led to more sunny day flooding, intensified rainfalls and hurricanes, reflected in higher and higher insurance premiums.
    Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • The Navy integrated the 16-foot USV into Baltic Sea exercises last June.
    Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • The concept was launched earlier this year in partnership with Eleven Lakes Brewing and was integrated into an existing taproom at the Lake Norman-area brewery, according to a news release.
    Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • Its silent cabin, enhanced by exceptional noise cancellation, offers a serene driving experience.
    Sasha Lekach, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • This includes Techfit that is enhanced with reactive Rheon polymers.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • Performance, fashion, choreography, and storytelling merged into a single visual package that could be broadcast repeatedly into millions of homes.
    Kara Rogers Britannica Editors July 21, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 July 2026
  • The company had an enterprise value of nearly $6 billion after Saudi telco stc merged its own tower portfolio with TAWAL in 2024.
    Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 20 July 2026
Verb
  • In college, shadowing a labor and delivery nurse and witnessing my first birth only deepened this passion.
    Mara Evans, STAT, 27 July 2026
  • As his relationships deepened and demand for the wines grew, what had started as a hobby gradually became a full-time pursuit.
    Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • Stir flour mixture into banana mixture until just combined; stir in pecans.
    Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Jase Bowen hit his first major league homer, Ty France drove in three runs and three San Diego Padres pitchers combined on a two-hitter Friday night in a 7-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Investor concerns were also heightened by the strong stock market debut of Chinese memory chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies, some analysts say.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
  • The sweltering weather heightened worries about the survivors as rescuers braved the heat.
    Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

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“Consolidated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidated. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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