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
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.
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Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
It was all rolled and consolidated before the sod—or turf—was laid.
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Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Baltimore City courts and the state’s environmental control programs were consolidated.
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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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If those areas are concentrated, then a human-in-the-loop guardrail may be appropriate.
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This year Qualcomm’s gains have lagged a general rally by chip stocks as investors concentrated on names more closely associated with spending on AI components.
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Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential election after a June debate performance intensified concerns about his age and ability to serve.
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Hot, dry and windy conditions Wildfire activity has intensified across the western United States, as consecutive days of hot, dry and windy weather have fueled flames in Utah, Arizona and elsewhere as new fires popped up across the region.
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With its Electron rocket and Pioneer spacecraft both vertically integrated into Rocket Lab's manufacturing processes, this Victus Haze launch marks the first TacRS mission to be carried out by a single prime contractor, providing the spacecraft, launch vehicle and on-orbit operations.
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As the technology uses abundant silicon rather than volatile rare metals, it can be integrated into existing semiconductor manufacturing pipelines.
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The biggest camera upgrade in Fold history is coming, the screen resolution has been significantly enhanced, and Apple's iPhone Fold lands in September.
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The movement is now antimagnetic, allowing for gold to be used on the watch’s hands, and its accuracy has been enhanced with a balance-spring and a silicon pallet-lever.
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On Saturday evening, officials announced that the Snyder Mesa Fire and the Jones Fire had merged.
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In 2007, the Chicago Board of Trade merged with the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
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My conscious connection to God has deepened.
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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.
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As of 2026, Vacaville spends 67% of its general fund on the Police and Fire Departments combined.
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This scale dwarfs European and North American national markets combined, creating an enormous economy of scale for manufacturers of black paints.
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The continued seismic activity has heightened fears among residents, many of whom remain unwilling to return to homes that might have suffered structural damage.
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An interesting month for the ‘baby designer’ crowd A new genome-editing tool used in early embryos has illuminated the role of a key gene overseeing the first stages of human development — and heightened the ongoing debate about whether such tools could or should ever be used to make a baby.
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“Consolidated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidated. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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