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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
The reason for the move is that Rack & Riddle is planning on developing a new Sparkling Innovation Park, which consolidates key operations in one location, leaving San Joaquin County behind.
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Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The update consolidates rebooking options, bag tracking, and eligible vouchers into one central location.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
The winners will be those who achieve scale before the market consolidates.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
As for sales, the new structure will attempt to unify monetization across linear and digital and consolidates ad sales and distribution, sports and international business.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2026
Each airline will continue to operate separately until the Federal Aviation Administration grants a single operating certificate that consolidates the airlines' operations.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 12 Jan. 2026
As González López consolidates authority, the armed forces are fracturing.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Studies show the brain consolidates ideas, makes connections and innovates during rest.
—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
Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The update consolidates rebooking options, bag tracking, and eligible vouchers into one central location.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
The winners will be those who achieve scale before the market consolidates.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
As for sales, the new structure will attempt to unify monetization across linear and digital and consolidates ad sales and distribution, sports and international business.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2026
Each airline will continue to operate separately until the Federal Aviation Administration grants a single operating certificate that consolidates the airlines' operations.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 12 Jan. 2026
As González López consolidates authority, the armed forces are fracturing.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Studies show the brain consolidates ideas, makes connections and innovates during rest.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidates
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The link between the state and the public frays, power concentrates in the hands of the few and institutions are hollowed out.—
Maria Mendiluce,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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Thankfully, despite the lack of entirely dependable public transportation, the French Quarter concentrates most tourist activity into thirteen entirely 'rollable' blocks.—
Sophie Morgan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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March’s lunar eclipse in Virgo — activating your fifth house of love and passion — intensifies attraction, desire and romantic chemistry, pushing you to take a risk or end a dynamic that no longer brings you joy.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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Microsoft has introduced the Maia 200, its second-generation in-house AI chip, as competition intensifies around the cost of running large models.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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Unlike standard credentials that often rely on one-time exams, this new system integrates directly with the software tools themselves.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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The system also integrates virtual reality.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Heather Rose explains how living quietly enhances her writing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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More critically, this is another update where Apple enhances iOS 26.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Valentine’s Day campaign builds on an existing visual language that merges Mac’s legacy with Eloquii’s fashion-forward, size-inclusive approach.—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The track — part of his forthcoming album BarrioKandela (out March 20 via Stonetree Records) — merges alt-fusion hip-hop with sacred rituals, honoring the preparation of cacao.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
24 Jan. 2026
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Activist groups report over 6,200 deaths, while Iran’s currency continues plummeting to historic lows as the economic crisis deepens.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Tuning out may feel easier — but silence only deepens the divide.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 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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The ad was shot on vintage tube cameras from the '80s, giving it a tactile, analog feel that heightens the retro disco energy.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Spending time in nature reduces stress, improves memory, and heightens creativity.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Consolidates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidates. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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