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 The justices consolidated the requests into one case and heard oral arguments in April. — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026 Some jobs will be created, and some will be redesigned, while others will be consolidated or fully eliminated. — 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 The lawsuits were consolidated into one suit in January 2025. — Tonya Simpson, ABC News, 30 June 2026 The change consolidated that job with another clerk’s office, which Republican supporters said would make the local judicial system more efficient. — Safiyah Riddle, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 In the 2000s, Bloomberg consolidated the various agencies into a one-stop shop for navigating city government. — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 30 June 2026 This year, Mecklenburg County and the club consolidated the remaining issues into a single remediation project. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026 Book quickly consolidated support with multiple endorsements. — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidated
  1. concentrated
  2. intensified
  3. integrated
  4. enhanced
  5. merged
  6. deepened
  7. combined
  8. heightened
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  • The British system concentrated ultimate authority in Parliament and the Crown.
    — Ashok N. Srivastava, Fortune, 3 July 2026
  • Berkshire Hathaway’s income portfolio is heavily concentrated.
    — Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of concentrated
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  • Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russian energy infrastructure ‌this year, causing fuel shortages in parts of Russia.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 4 July 2026
  • Gymshark’s growth has slowed as competition has intensified and consumers have become more cautious about spending.
    — Robert Olsen, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of intensified
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  • Its compact design allows it to be integrated into a wide range of robotic platforms with minimal space requirements.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
  • Other technologies now used as part of IVF suggest that AI could soon become more integrated, despite its potentially small effect on the success of pregnancy and birth.
    — Edna Bonhomme, Scientific American, 6 July 2026
Definition of integrated
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  • Even more than Stinnerbom’s cardamom bun — which some praise as the best in Oslo — the more elemental cinnamon notes, enhanced with lemon zest and juice, allow the sourdough’s multifaceted dimensions to come through.
    — Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • Testing at the end of the three-month period showed that those in the formal learning group had enhanced memory and processing speed compared to the control group.
    — Amanda Gardner, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026
Definition of enhanced
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  • Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines merged in May but will operate as separate brands for 18 to 24 months.
    — Zach Wichter, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • The changes merged Kazakhstan's parliament’s two chambers into one and gave the president the right to appoint key government officials with the approval of lawmakers, including restoring the ​post of vice president.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
Definition of merged
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  • Recent allegations of irregularities in government recruitment exams have only deepened frustrations among some young Indians.
    — Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • Iranians and Mexicans also deepened a bond, as Tijuana embraced the team throughout its visit.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026
Definition of deepened
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  • Wilyer Abreu added a two-run double, and relievers Jovani Morán, Greg Weissert and Alec Gamboa combined for three hitless innings for the Red Sox, who have won seven of nine games.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
  • Wilyer Abreu added a two-run double, and relievers Jovani Morán, Greg Weissert and Alec Gamboa combined for three hitless innings for the Red Sox (39-48), who have won seven of nine games.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of combined
Verb
  • The result is a looming structural deficit that will lead to higher prices, greater reliance on higher emitting alternatives in some regions, and heightened geopolitical risk for importing nations.
    — David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • San Jose Fire Chief Robert Sapien warned that fire dangers are especially heightened this season.
    — Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 1 July 2026
Definition of heightened

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