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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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
What Happens Next Obama's Emmy for Our Oceans consolidates his credentials in high-profile documentary and nonfiction work and may increase visibility and demand for similar projects produced by Higher Ground and Netflix.
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Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
But what happens when your industry consolidates, or a role disappears altogether?
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
His ascension consolidates power in the hands of members of the country’s small, lighter-skinned economic elite for the first time in recent memory, and has been for months the subject of political infighting and intense debates about colorism and class that harken back to Haiti’s colonial history.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
But what happens when your industry consolidates, or a role disappears altogether?
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
His ascension consolidates power in the hands of members of the country’s small, lighter-skinned economic elite for the first time in recent memory, and has been for months the subject of political infighting and intense debates about colorism and class that harken back to Haiti’s colonial history.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidates
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Instead of blasting in all directions, like a primitive roadside bomb, an EFP directs and concentrates the force of its explosion.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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Kang explained that the unique negative Poisson’s ratio behavior enables inward contraction under compression, which concentrates strain in the sensing region and boosts sensitivity.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Aug. 2025
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Trump has been unable to follow through on his promises to apply economic sanctions as Putin intensifies his attacks on civilians in Ukraine, Boyechko added.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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The decision to strip away all context intensifies its emotional weight, transforming silence into an overwhelming presence.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The Energy Storing and Efficient Air Conditioner (ESEAC) integrates energy storage with cooling and humidity control, and, according to project data, can reduce peak air-conditioning power demand by more than 90% and lower electricity bills for cooling by more than 45%.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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Codesigned by Wood and the brand, the collection integrates Hanky Panky’s recognizable lace fabrics with Wood’s personal approach to style and self-expression.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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In addition, the Pilot Pack ($3,400) enhances the Polestar 2’s safety features with 360-degree cameras, adaptive cruise control and more.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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Treating technology migration and cultural integration as complementary strategies reduces friction and enhances adoption.—
Benjamin Niaulin,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Liu’s work often merges corsetry, delicate smocking, and floral motifs with a romantic yet subversive edge.—
Essence,
Essence,
4 Sep. 2025
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Moyer explains that the project is part of the broader Plastic Poetry program, launched in 2020, which merges cleanups, poetry workshops, and public art.—
Jonel Juste,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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America’s retreat from WHO deepens the damage by weakening global systems for monitoring outbreaks, reviewing evidence and maintaining databases such as the Global Burden of Disease.—
Stan Chu Ilo,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Sylvia’s relationship with Carabinieri captain Giovanni Riva deepens, but the finalization of Riva’s divorce and his desire to set down roots in Umbria threatens Sylvia’s sense of independence.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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That requires leadership that unites teams around common goals, fosters open dialogue about AI's capabilities and creates structures that guide responsible use.—
Luiz Domingos,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The goal is to create an inviting, safe space to share the heartfelt experience of diving into a taboo topic which unites everyone.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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Cal picks her up in a muddy old 4×4, then takes her on a bumpy ride through the bush during which the tension quickly heightens between them.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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When the creature eventually gets munched on by a bigger fish, the concentration of DDT in the new predator's bloodstream only heightens.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Consolidates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidates. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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