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
Casting will be consolidated under Kimberly Hope, who currently oversees casting for UTV.
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 16 June 2026
The suits were consolidated into one lawsuit in January 2025.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 15 June 2026
It was all rolled and consolidated before the sod—or turf—was laid.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Baltimore City courts and the state’s environmental control programs were consolidated.
—George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2026
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 16 June 2026
The suits were consolidated into one lawsuit in January 2025.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 15 June 2026
It was all rolled and consolidated before the sod—or turf—was laid.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Baltimore City courts and the state’s environmental control programs were consolidated.
—George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidated
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Netflix executives are known to be keen to see how users engage with linear channels, though the company also expects much of the viewing to be concentrated on TF1’s on-demand content.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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Rather than sprawling across multiple disconnected venues, the experience is intentionally concentrated within walkable zones—hotels, beachfront stages, nightlife venues, and yacht departures all stitched together within South Beach’s compact geography.—
Desjah Altvater,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Calls for his resignation intensified last month, with more than 100 Labour lawmakers publicly urging him to step aside or set out a timetable for his departure.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
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However, atmospheric drag, intensified by recent solar activity, is pulling it dangerously close to Earth, threatening its imminent burn-up.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Once a specialized capability, AI is now being seamlessly integrated into systems and embedded in nearly every domain.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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Brookside will be fully integrated into Untitled, with Gerson Saines joining as a partner in the New York office and Brookside’s two managers Laura Wilkinson and Tess Citron also making the move to the new company.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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Both opted for rosy lips with a glossy finish—so chic—and a radiant complexion, enhanced by touches of peach blush.—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
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Decorative limestone and sandstone moldings adorned the building’s facades, while columns made from the same materials enhanced its splendor.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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Firms expanded into new cities, opened international offices, merged across continents, and adopted new technologies, but the underlying structure remained surprisingly constant.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The organization has closed, merged or downsized field offices, with 185 out of 550 offices affected and more than 5,200 UNHCR staff losing their jobs – approximately 25% of its global workforce.—
Kelsey Norman,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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My conscious connection to God has deepened.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 June 2026
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In the years following 2020, cities nationwide experienced alarming increases in homicides, shootings and other crime as the COVID-19 pandemic upended daily life, destabilized local economies and deepened distrust in public institutions.—
Diane Goldstein,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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Eight Marlins pitchers, none recording more than five outs, combined to hold the Giants to three runs.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
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Nutrition experts, including those featured on the Huberman Lab platform, note that public schools serve more meals each day than all fast-food franchises combined.—
Jordan Schriver,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
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Exercise heightened caution during this period.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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Venice has always been a magnet for dreamers and creatives, but in the past few years, tensions have heightened as residents grapple with the effects of the sizable unhoused population in the area.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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“Consolidated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidated. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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