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
As the resale market matures and consolidates around fewer serious players, the customer base is evolving as well.
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
The move consolidates several of Musk’s major ventures, bringing his rockets, social media company X, Grok and SpaceX’s satellite Internet subsidiary Starlink under a single umbrella.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 3 Feb. 2026
The move consolidates Musk’s largest private ventures and could help lay a path for SpaceX to list on public markets this year.
—Faiz Siddiqui, Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2026
This, in turn, consolidates multiple credit card balances onto a single card while eliminating interest charges during the promotional period.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
The new structure also consolidates many of the agency’s administrative functions, including finance, human resources and information technology, in a single office.
—New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
The update consolidates rebooking options, bag tracking, and eligible vouchers into one central location.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
The winners will be those who achieve scale before the market consolidates.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
As for sales, the new structure will attempt to unify monetization across linear and digital and consolidates ad sales and distribution, sports and international business.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2026
Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
The move consolidates several of Musk’s major ventures, bringing his rockets, social media company X, Grok and SpaceX’s satellite Internet subsidiary Starlink under a single umbrella.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 3 Feb. 2026
The move consolidates Musk’s largest private ventures and could help lay a path for SpaceX to list on public markets this year.
—Faiz Siddiqui, Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2026
This, in turn, consolidates multiple credit card balances onto a single card while eliminating interest charges during the promotional period.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
The new structure also consolidates many of the agency’s administrative functions, including finance, human resources and information technology, in a single office.
—New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
The update consolidates rebooking options, bag tracking, and eligible vouchers into one central location.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
The winners will be those who achieve scale before the market consolidates.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
As for sales, the new structure will attempt to unify monetization across linear and digital and consolidates ad sales and distribution, sports and international business.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidates
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Removing whey from yogurt reduces the amount of carbs and sugar and concentrates more protein per ounce as a result.—
Kristen Gasnick,
Verywell Health,
19 Feb. 2026
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Eau de toilettes typically fall in the 7 to 12% range, eau de parfums land around 15 to 20%, and concentrates (also known as extraits) can reach 22 to 30%.—
Allure,
Allure,
17 Feb. 2026
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Driving a backup car after crashing in the Duels intensifies Byron’s challenge to three-peat.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Feb. 2026
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Nigerian energy companies have ramped up oil production over the past year as the government intensifies its efforts to restart dormant refineries and monetize untapped gas reserves.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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The function was subsequently removed, but not before the UK communications regulator, Ofcom, launched a formal investigation into X, which integrates Grok, over the issue.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Dopamine is a relay system that integrates all the sensory inputs that denote reward, and activates the desire to seek more, but it isn’t needed in itself to experience the joyful thrill of bliss.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Through a nuanced use of light, the film enhances emotional expression and brings each character’s vivid journey to life.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
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The bittersweet musical numbers lend all the characters — even the comic-relief ones — some modicum of humanity, and Latif’s playful visual style enhances the ironic elements of the tale.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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Plans could blur as the impressionable Moon merges with nebulous Neptune in your 11th House of Friendship and Community, bringing welcome compassion but also frustratingly hazy expectations.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Quarteto Nuevo merges Western classical, eastern European folk, Latin and jazz.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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This, in turn, deepens the impression of Downtown as a dangerous place.—
Emily Galvin Almanza,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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Set during the Second Intifada, the shows how the two kids form a bond that deepens under the guidance of Dan, a 30-year-old former surf champion who becomes their mentor.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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Their love for big labels, from Dior to Chanel and Bottega Veneta, is just one of the things that unites them as pop culture’s coolest couple.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
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The nurturing Moon unites with intense Pluto in your 8th House of Intimacy, encouraging honest talks about deep issues.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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The ad was shot on vintage tube cameras from the '80s, giving it a tactile, analog feel that heightens the retro disco energy.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Spending time in nature reduces stress, improves memory, and heightens creativity.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Consolidates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidates. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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