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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
Codify a rule stating that when an issuer deletes or consolidates a narrative risk factor to make room for precise financial mapping, that cleanup cannot be introduced as evidence of a material omission.
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Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Our favorite newcomer is from Elevate Jet, which consolidates sourcing, pricing, and booking.
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Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
The new facility, built on the university campus next to the existing Data Immersion Suite, consolidates the institution’s digital modeling assets.
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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.
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Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
The portal also consolidates data from multiple public health specialties.
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Velvet Wu
june 5,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
This consolidates debt into one manageable monthly payment.
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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.
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Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
28 May 2026
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Our favorite newcomer is from Elevate Jet, which consolidates sourcing, pricing, and booking.
—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
The new facility, built on the university campus next to the existing Data Immersion Suite, consolidates the institution’s digital modeling assets.
—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
MiniMax has launched Hub, a multimodal AI video generator that consolidates image creation, video, voiceover, music and editing into a single platform.
—
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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidates
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But unlike a dual-class listing that concentrates power and eliminates accountability, these models distribute power and build accountability in a way that is predictable for shareholders – exactly as public companies were initially designed.
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For example, drought often concentrates elephants around water and food sources, such as watering holes, where those sick or weakened by starvation are more likely to succumb to the harsh weather conditions, poor water quality, or predators who have taken notice of the herd’s behavior.
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Very dry weather tends to lead to higher temperatures, which causes more evaporation that intensifies the drought—leading to even drier conditions, Myers explained.
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Taiwan’s defense ministry on Sunday announced a five-day combat readiness exercise as China intensifies military activity around the island.
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However, businesses seeking a complete end-to-end multi-channel strategy that natively integrates global WhatsApp touchpoints, landing pages, and lead scoring will need to upgrade to the more advanced Zoho Marketing Automation platform.
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The court agreed that states have a legal responsibility to provide support that integrates disabled Americans into their communities, and for nearly three decades, courts across the country have embraced that interpretation.
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Pairing fish with heart-healthy sides—such as leafy greens, nuts, olive oil, or fiber-rich grains—enhances its protective effects.
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While the technology assists in officiating and enhances live broadcasts, those sensors can also add uneven mass distribution that impedes a ball's movement in the air.
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Further drawing from classical dance skirts and ruff collars, the design team merges the reimagined construction and pleating with the shoe’s functional silhouette—resulting in a concept sneaker that balances performance with artistic expression, Asics noted.
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The waiver merges separate funding streams covering assessments, teacher development, English language learners, student support and after-school programs into one block grant.
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The latest analysis only deepens the mystery.
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The moves come as Gersh deepens its investment in creator representation, brand partnerships and digital-first business development.
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The Panthers on Sunday acquired forward Brady Tkachuk from the Ottawa Senators, a deal that unites the Tkachuk brothers and brings yet another star hockey player to South Florida.
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What unites them is a focus on intervention rather than observation.
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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.
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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.
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