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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
MiniMax has launched Hub, a multimodal AI video generator that consolidates image creation, video, voiceover, music and editing into a single platform.
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Jenny S. Li, Variety, 15 June 2026
The health and wellness building consolidates all campus student health services and, for the first time, adds a UCSD Medical Group office offering primary care services to faculty and staff.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
The tool consolidates service requests and operational oversight in an enterprise environment across combatant commands, military services and defense agencies.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
The portal also consolidates data from multiple public health specialties.
—Velvet Wu
june 5, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2026
This consolidates debt into one manageable monthly payment.
—Ali Besharat, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
But several shifts in this year’s edition point to a fair still refining its identity as Paris consolidates its position as Europe’s dominant art market hub after London’s Brexit fumble.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
During slow-wave sleep, a leader's brain consolidates the day's information, extracts patterns from the complexities encountered, and builds connections between seemingly unrelated ideas.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The platform consolidates the entire process – from idea generation through to final export – into a single interface, eliminating the need to switch between different tools.
—New Atlas, 24 May 2026
Jenny S. Li, Variety, 15 June 2026
The health and wellness building consolidates all campus student health services and, for the first time, adds a UCSD Medical Group office offering primary care services to faculty and staff.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
The tool consolidates service requests and operational oversight in an enterprise environment across combatant commands, military services and defense agencies.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
The portal also consolidates data from multiple public health specialties.
—Velvet Wu
june 5, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2026
This consolidates debt into one manageable monthly payment.
—Ali Besharat, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
But several shifts in this year’s edition point to a fair still refining its identity as Paris consolidates its position as Europe’s dominant art market hub after London’s Brexit fumble.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
During slow-wave sleep, a leader's brain consolidates the day's information, extracts patterns from the complexities encountered, and builds connections between seemingly unrelated ideas.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The platform consolidates the entire process – from idea generation through to final export – into a single interface, eliminating the need to switch between different tools.
—New Atlas, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidates
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Kalshi's weekend volume shows what dominance looks like when liquidity concentrates.—
Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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His research concentrates on optimizing turfgrass performance for sports fields, golf courses and other high-traffic areas.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Roasting peaches intensifies their flavor, and in this old-school recipe, they're mashed and mixed into a rich custard before churning into a creamy, fruit-forward ice cream.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Still, as the day unfolds, the sun's alignment to Pluto intensifies deeper fears around control, recognition and power.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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Then, the app seamlessly integrates them into your budget.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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The system integrates navigation, communications, processing, and autonomous decision-making into a single framework.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
Verb
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But those thread-like mushroom filaments also bind soils together, which enhances soil structure, drainage, and moisture retention.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
16 June 2026
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Grilling the watermelon enhances its natural sweetness and adds a touch of smoky flavor.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Sportico Studio merges Sportico’s unmatched sports business editorial coverage and industry-best live events platforms to capture the business of sports in digital media formats.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
16 June 2026
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The Sixteen camera merges the analog appeal of film with the instant digital playback of video, giving the filmmaker free rein to shoot with creativity while ensuring producers and editors will have immediate access to the digital images as dailies, for backup and quick editing.—
Shirl Leigh
June 15,
New Atlas,
15 June 2026
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This partnership with Banijay Kids & Family deepens that commitment.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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Just to the west, sunset occurs as the partial eclipse deepens.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
13 June 2026
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What unites them is a focus on intervention rather than observation.—
Dasha Shunina,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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For visitors looking to get into the World Cup spirit, the exhibit provides a chance to understand why soccer has become a global phenomenon that unites billions of people around the world.—
Lauren Crawford,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Together, this conjunction not only heightens our desire for closeness and emotional reassurance but also brings a deep sense of generosity.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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At the same time, a lot of the region’s industrial infrastructure is aging, which also heightens the risk of leaks, cracks or failure.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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“Consolidates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidates. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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