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consolidates

verb

present tense third-person singular of consolidate
1
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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2
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 For a compatible computer that needs both Windows and Office, the bundle consolidates two core purchases without adding monthly fees. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 30 Aug. 2026 More than 8,100 people have been rescued, according to Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, which consolidates information from Nepal Police, Nepal Army and Armed Police Force. — Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026 The board shakeup is just one part of the broad governance reforms mandated by the state’s transit funding legislation, which consolidates power in a central governing authority and raises more than $1 billion for public transit annually. — Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 Sleep is when the brain consolidates memory, recalibrates stress and immune signaling and supports other restorative processes. — Renée Onque, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026 Billing consolidates through OpenRouter rather than a dozen provider accounts. — Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026 The leadership change at the film commission, a unit of foreign trade promotion agency Procomer, comes as new conservative populist president Laura Fernandez, who took office in May, consolidates her administration. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026 In recent years, EA has undergone several rounds of layoffs as the gaming industry consolidates. — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026 Intended for hyperscalers and the like, the Kyber NVL144 rack consolidates 144 Nvidia chips into a single system that costs many millions of dollars. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 7 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidates
  1. concentrates
  2. intensifies
  3. integrates
  4. enhances
  5. merges
  6. deepens
  7. unites
  8. heightens
Verb
  • The time to make the architectural choice is now, before the capital concentrates, the models calcify and the window for integration closes.
    — Yariv Cohen, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Where the power concentrates, in the White House, there is no desire to lay down stricter rules.
    — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of concentrates
Verb
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pressed the delegation and European advisors for Patriot air defenses, a winter support package and long-term security guarantees as Russia intensifies drone strikes across Ukrainian cities.
    — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The Grand Canyon’s vast, mile-deep landscape may appear timeless, but two devastating disasters have recently struck the iconic natural wonder as the climate crisis intensifies extreme weather.
    — Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of intensifies
Verb
  • Rather than a basic cell update, the system is a adaptable modular architecture that integrates into existing vehicle lines.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Now the company is taking it one step further with Centric AI, which integrates the company’s AI solutions to make product lifecycle decisions and workflows faster and easier for retailers and brands.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of integrates
Verb
  • Sell it to someone else and make way for a setup that enhances your day-to-day life.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The intense competitive pressure among AI firms, which have a much stronger incentive to innovate quickly than to ensure their innovations are safe, enhances the case further.
    — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of enhances
Verb
  • Samsung Galaxy Smartphone Deal The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra merges pocket-sized convenience with tablet-sized productivity.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026
  • On Burbank’s Magnolia Boulevard, Catnip Coalition Vintage Mall merges owner Meghan Cassaday’s love for thrifting and cats.
    — Yvonne Villaseñor, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of merges
Verb
  • Supply chain intelligence also opens the door to more strategic and consultative approaches to relationship management, which deepens the impact a business can have on its customers.
    — Rick Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Continue reading … BACKUP OPTION — Caitlin Clark World Cup controversy deepens as coach breaks silence on bench role.
    — , FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of deepens
Verb
  • The Stoa conference joins a rich landscape of similar convenings, like Talking Galleries, which looks at the art market, and the Aspen Ideas Festival, which unites people from business, tech, media, public policy, and more.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Each year, Visit Sacramento’s Tower Bridge Dinner unites dozens of local chefs to showcase the area’s culinary talents before an exclusive crowd of a few hundred diners.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of unites
Verb
  • Cinematographer Kim Ji-yong’s camera never intrudes, lending grace and honesty to the character studies, while Jung Jae-il’s ravishing piano and string score heightens the emotions without becoming manipulative.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
  • With a hot war raging in Ukraine, these journalists don’t want to ask for anyone’s sympathy, which in turn heightens their alienation and frustration.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of heightens

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“Consolidates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidates. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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