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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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
In the last year, Sheridan, who was raised in Fort Worth, has consolidated several of his productions into the D-FW area.
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Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
It was eventually consolidated with similar cases filed by 12 states and Learning Resources, an educational supply company.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Formed in 2024 as an independent supplier, Horse Powertrain consolidated the internal combustion and hybrid operations of Geely and Renault Group.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
In Chicago alone, a handful of breweries have closed or consolidated in recent years, including Metropolitan Brewing, Revolution Brewing Brewpub and Lo Rez Brewing and Taproom.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
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Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
It was eventually consolidated with similar cases filed by 12 states and Learning Resources, an educational supply company.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Formed in 2024 as an independent supplier, Horse Powertrain consolidated the internal combustion and hybrid operations of Geely and Renault Group.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
In Chicago alone, a handful of breweries have closed or consolidated in recent years, including Metropolitan Brewing, Revolution Brewing Brewpub and Lo Rez Brewing and Taproom.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidated
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Looking at the full year, the picture brightened as SMCP honed its full-price strategy and concentrated on improving brand perception.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
26 Feb. 2026
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But the impact appeared concentrated in one area of the farm complex, with other nearby buildings left largely intact.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Military conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan intensified over the weekend, deepening instability in a region that was further rattled by US and Israeli strikes on Iran.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Diplomatic efforts have intensified, with Saudi Arabia, Russia, China, the European Union and the United Nations urging restraint and calling for talks.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
1 Mar. 2026
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That curvature data is encoded as an explicit geometric prior and integrated into the model’s attention mechanism.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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But Bridge’s expanding tie-up with Visa underscores how the disruption narrative may be overstated, and how fintechs are becoming more integrated with legacy payment companies.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2026
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His comedy, and his general outlook, strikes a balance between knowing how to get applause and learning how to live without it — an attitude his early introduction to the world of social media likely enhanced.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2026
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Since 2021, 18 states have enhanced their coverage to include checkups, X-rays, fillings, crowns, and dentures, while loosening annual dollar caps for benefits.—
Phil Galewitz,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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All 10, who asked not to be named for fear of potential backlash, expressed concerns about potential job losses and questions of who would ultimately run their divisions if Paramount and WBD are eventually merged.—
Alex Sherman,Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
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Miller’s company merged with Coldwell Banker in 2001.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Feb. 2026
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How has your understanding of the house deepened in your time here?—
Luke Leitch,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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Or there’s Nicaragua, where backing of the Contra rebels against the Sandinista government in the 1980s contributed to a prolonged civil conflict that devastated the economy, caused tens of thousands of deaths and deepened political polarization.—
Tim Sullivan,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Advancements in ballistics analysis and cutting-edge DNA testing, combined with investigative genetic genealogy, were key to the breakthroughs, leading investigators across the country in their search for the serial killer and rapist.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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Revenue generated from the special taxing district that would be adopted in the area of the stadium would go toward paying back the bonds on the stadium, combined with a number of new taxes if the local governments approve them.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
27 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, in Michigan, the attack on Iran has heightened fear and uncertainty, and some of the state's political leaders have spoken out against it.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Riley's killing in February 2024 heightened tensions in the national debate over immigration.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Consolidated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidated. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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