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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
Hydrogel consolidates an eight-step process into just one, saving up to 85 percent of water consumption.
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026
The Royal Australian Navy’s MASU consolidates Project SEA 1200 programs, integrating Ghost Shark, Bluebottle, and Speartooth into a dedicated force with its own control center and deployable teams.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
The tool searches and consolidates client relationship insights and recent activity into ready-to-use prep materials and, with client consent, acts as an AI notetaker during virtual meetings.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
The learning center consolidates an array of departments in a single interconnected site, college officials said.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
The district says the plan addresses declining enrollment and consolidates resources.
—Monique John, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
That matters because REM sleep is when the brain processes emotions, consolidates memories and supports critical development.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Assistant consolidates several of these functions into a single application, designed to simplify everyday workflows.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
The rebrand consolidates the Fund’s activities under a unified identity intended to support transparency and consistency for investors and partners.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026
The Royal Australian Navy’s MASU consolidates Project SEA 1200 programs, integrating Ghost Shark, Bluebottle, and Speartooth into a dedicated force with its own control center and deployable teams.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
The tool searches and consolidates client relationship insights and recent activity into ready-to-use prep materials and, with client consent, acts as an AI notetaker during virtual meetings.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
The learning center consolidates an array of departments in a single interconnected site, college officials said.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
The district says the plan addresses declining enrollment and consolidates resources.
—Monique John, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
That matters because REM sleep is when the brain processes emotions, consolidates memories and supports critical development.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Assistant consolidates several of these functions into a single application, designed to simplify everyday workflows.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
The rebrand consolidates the Fund’s activities under a unified identity intended to support transparency and consistency for investors and partners.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidates
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This configuration concentrates heat for faster grilling while keeping meat juicy.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
24 Apr. 2026
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What to read next The findings also show that water ice is not evenly distributed but instead concentrates in the densest regions of cosmic dust, which act as protective shields and block harsh ultraviolet radiation from nearby newborn stars and allow those fragile molecules to survive across eons.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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That intensifies pressure on housing, infrastructure and the environment, Majorca Daily Bulletin reported.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Philadelphia is expected to reach 87 on Tuesday before the heat intensifies to a high of 91 later in the week.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
14 Apr. 2026
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The framework also integrates effectively with multiple control strategies, including teleoperation, trajectory optimization, and reinforcement learning.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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The company said its primary care arm, Amazon One Medical, is launching a GLP-1 management program that integrates obesity treatment into routine care.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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This integration enhances operational effectiveness and allows forces to maintain strategic advantage in contested environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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Fragrances and discreetly placed incense will diffuse gradually throughout the rooms, creating a soft, steam-like presence that enhances the environment.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The project merges advanced pretreatment with biological upgrading to create a new, scalable model for the circular bioeconomy, transforming waste management into a high-efficiency energy recovery system.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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With an experimental energy, distinct aesthetic and craftsmanship, the interplay of these materials for two of the brand’s signature collections merges the worlds of heritage and modernity.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The deal with Leikola plays into the strategy and deepens his partnership with ICS.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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Their unexpected connection propels them on a road trip to San Francisco… As the landscapes shift from the bustling city to serene coastal towns, their relationship deepens, revealing vulnerabilities, regrets and dreams.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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The nonprofit unites over 40 churches, synagogues, universities and one mosque in Miami-Dade in the common goal of holding public officials accountable and creating tangible change to make Miami a better, safer place to live.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
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Athena unites all these capabilities in a single, rugged, autonomous platform built for search and rescue.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Apr. 2026
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Mikhail Metzel | Via Reuters Russia has offered to help China with any potential energy shortfall, as the war in the Middle East heightens geopolitical divisions and threatens global commodity supplies.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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Rather than rely on items that are more neutral, a kaleidoscopic palette heightens the personality of your space.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Consolidates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidates. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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