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as in concentrates
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 intensifies
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 consolidates
Studies show the brain consolidates ideas, makes connections and innovates during rest.
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Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2025
Unlike conventional manifolds or solenoid valve networks, the Dectravalve consolidates control into a single, compact, and intelligent unit, delivering efficiency and adaptability across a wide range of applications.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 Nov. 2025
Indeed, during this restorative phase, muscles repair, immune function peaks and the brain consolidates most of its daily learning and memories.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
The app consolidates the work of over 40 government ministries, as well as customer accounts for services such as electricity provision and internet, into a single platform.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The acquisition marked a calculated bet that, even as the NIL landscape evolves and consolidates within athletic departments, there’s still a place for third-party operators and agencies like Blueprint.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Key Trends Rubrik’s cloud-native SaaS platform, Rubrik Security Cloud (RSC), consolidates backup, recovery, sensitive data discovery, governance, and cyber resilience across on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud settings.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Continuing the streamlined Liquid Glass redesign, the Phone app on iOS 26 consolidates the bottom controls from Favorites, Recents, Contacts, Keypad, and Voicemail, to Calls (where voicemails also live), Contacts, and Keypad, plus Search.
—ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
What Happens Next Obama's Emmy for Our Oceans consolidates his credentials in high-profile documentary and nonfiction work and may increase visibility and demand for similar projects produced by Higher Ground and Netflix.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2025
Unlike conventional manifolds or solenoid valve networks, the Dectravalve consolidates control into a single, compact, and intelligent unit, delivering efficiency and adaptability across a wide range of applications.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 Nov. 2025
Indeed, during this restorative phase, muscles repair, immune function peaks and the brain consolidates most of its daily learning and memories.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
The app consolidates the work of over 40 government ministries, as well as customer accounts for services such as electricity provision and internet, into a single platform.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The acquisition marked a calculated bet that, even as the NIL landscape evolves and consolidates within athletic departments, there’s still a place for third-party operators and agencies like Blueprint.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Key Trends Rubrik’s cloud-native SaaS platform, Rubrik Security Cloud (RSC), consolidates backup, recovery, sensitive data discovery, governance, and cyber resilience across on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud settings.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Continuing the streamlined Liquid Glass redesign, the Phone app on iOS 26 consolidates the bottom controls from Favorites, Recents, Contacts, Keypad, and Voicemail, to Calls (where voicemails also live), Contacts, and Keypad, plus Search.
—ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
What Happens Next Obama's Emmy for Our Oceans consolidates his credentials in high-profile documentary and nonfiction work and may increase visibility and demand for similar projects produced by Higher Ground and Netflix.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidates
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This long cooking process drives off excess water and concentrates natural sugars and umami-rich glutamates, giving tomato paste its signature savory depth and gentle sweetness.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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The short growing season concentrates flavors, creating a rye that’s both aggressive and nuanced and tastes like survival itself.—
Kevin Sintumuang,
Outside,
30 Dec. 2025
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The Arctic competition intensifies as Russia boosts military presence and China declares itself a ‘near-Arctic state,’ making Greenland crucial for North American defense.—
Danica Kirka,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Two days later, Mars conjunct Pluto in your fourth house intensifies emotional undercurrents tied to family, home, or old survival patterns.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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The system integrates detection, tracking, and interception capabilities into a single operational workflow.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Franz’s professional identity also reflects a modern, multifaceted skill set—one that integrates communication, composure, and performance.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
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Her go-to is the Madison Reed Radiant Hair Color Kit, a $35 at-home hair color box that conceals 100 percent of stubborn grays and enhances shine.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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The denim industry has found an appreciation for linen and how the fiber enhances and refines what is traditionally considered to be a tough and rugged fabric.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Jan. 2026
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Man-Spider is shaping up to be a powerful card as players figure out the On Reveal mechanic that merges it with the last card played and doubles its Power.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Their research introduced the principle of correlation detection as a possible explanation for how the brain merges sensory signals.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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Continue reading … FOOD FIGHT – McRib mystery deepens as McDonald's is sued over what's really inside.—
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FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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However, shares could surge as Uber deepens its foray into AV technology, offering an opportunity to improve its margins.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
7 Jan. 2026
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Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the philanthropic heart of the Broadway community, unites theater lovers to make a lifesaving and life-affirming difference for people facing HIV/AIDS and other critical illnesses across the country.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
8 Jan. 2026
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Venus, planet of harmony, unites with eager Mars in your 5th House of Ideation, adding heaps of inspiration into everything around you.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Jan. 2026
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Mangold has a showy falsetto that heightens Noah’s vulnerable longing, but the duets with Cheers’ Allie aren’t lyrically sophisticated enough to provide the relationship with much depth.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Companies have been bolstering identity security defenses as AI heightens the sophistication of cyberattacks.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Consolidates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidates. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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