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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 Enterprise Browser consolidates these capabilities, allowing organizations to simplify their IT programs while improving the user experience.
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Michelle Castillo, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Brazil’s Nicho54 Institute is launching Cinemateca Negra (Black Brazilian Cinematheque in literal translation), an original publication that consolidates data about Black films in Brazil.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 18 May 2026
In recent years, EA has undergone several rounds of layoffs, as the gaming industry consolidates.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Rather than processing refunds on a shipment-by-shipment basis, CAPE consolidates eligible tariff refunds, including interest, into a single payment for each importer.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The revised budget also consolidates the city’s efforts to remove flammable brush, which have been splintered between the Fire-Rescue, Transportation and Parks and Recreation departments.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
The model uses a deep-learning natural language processing architecture to extract causal relationships between products, services, and their impacts from the scientific literature, and consolidates this information with economic data to produce quantitative estimates of corporate net impact.
—Time Staff, Time, 12 May 2026
For more official resources, California county election offices consolidates information about upcoming elections on their websites.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 3 May 2026
Republicans say the legislation consolidates the civil and criminal court clerks' offices in Orleans Parish, putting it in line with all other parishes in the state, which have a single clerk's office.
—Sara Cline, Arkansas Online, 3 May 2026
Michelle Castillo, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Brazil’s Nicho54 Institute is launching Cinemateca Negra (Black Brazilian Cinematheque in literal translation), an original publication that consolidates data about Black films in Brazil.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 18 May 2026
In recent years, EA has undergone several rounds of layoffs, as the gaming industry consolidates.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Rather than processing refunds on a shipment-by-shipment basis, CAPE consolidates eligible tariff refunds, including interest, into a single payment for each importer.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The revised budget also consolidates the city’s efforts to remove flammable brush, which have been splintered between the Fire-Rescue, Transportation and Parks and Recreation departments.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
The model uses a deep-learning natural language processing architecture to extract causal relationships between products, services, and their impacts from the scientific literature, and consolidates this information with economic data to produce quantitative estimates of corporate net impact.
—Time Staff, Time, 12 May 2026
For more official resources, California county election offices consolidates information about upcoming elections on their websites.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 3 May 2026
Republicans say the legislation consolidates the civil and criminal court clerks' offices in Orleans Parish, putting it in line with all other parishes in the state, which have a single clerk's office.
—Sara Cline, Arkansas Online, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidates
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That straining step concentrates what remains, producing the thicker texture and higher protein density Greek yogurt is known for.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2026
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Western distribution requires finished product for acquisition decisions, creating a structural mismatch with Indian production timelines where financial investment concentrates in final stages.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Ocean spot freight rates increased by double digits this week as ocean carriers tack on more emergency fuel surcharges and begin setting up peak season surcharges, even as China intensifies regulatory scrutiny over carriers’ freight rate transparency and filing practices.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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The 1922 agreement that divided the water among the states doled out more than was actually flowing, and since 2000, the river has shrunk dramatically as climate change intensifies dry conditions in the Rocky Mountains.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Consus integrates institutional research with tactical portfolio management intended to adapt to economic conditions, interest-rate movements, and inflationary pressures.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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The model also boasts 800 V charging and cell-to-body integration, a structural load-bearing battery design that integrates battery cells directly into the vehicle’s floor and walls.—
Kristin Shaw,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2026
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This process enhances nutrient absorption and eases the strain on your digestive system.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
18 May 2026
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The lower operating pressure reduces mechanical stress and minimizes the risk of containment failure, which enhances the safety profile of the system compared to conventional light-water reactors.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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This contract merges the Thermal Protection Shield (TPS) and Common Hypersonic Glide Body (CHGB) programs.—
adityajadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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Historic power collides with modern reality The King’s Speech merges the historic power and grandeur of Britain with the reality of the modern United Kingdom, a midsized country with an underfunded military, rising debt and waning international influence.—
Pan Pylas,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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Mother’s Day brunches and birthday flowers have their place, but families looking for something more lasting are increasingly booking a women’s wellness retreat as the gift — or the getaway — that actually deepens the relationship.—
Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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When people feel seen and understood, collaboration strengthens, trust deepens, and the organization moves forward faster — together.—
ByLaurie Shakur,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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What unites them is a commitment to fresh cane juice as the foundation.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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And when our city unites around special moments, there’s truly no more electric place in the world to be.—
Jeffrey LeFrancois,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2026
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Mayor Gloria, in an interview with CBS News, said that the polarized state of our politics heightens tensions and that messages of unity and tolerance don’t always generate the clicks on social media.—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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The Pisces Moon in your 5th House of Creativity trine Jupiter heightens pleasure, confidence, and the sense that what feels joyful may also move something important forward.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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