Synonyms of consolidating

consolidating

verb

present participle of consolidate

1

as in concentrating

to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control

plans to consolidate several branches into one regional office

Synonyms & Similar Words

• concentrating
• integrating
• merging
• uniting
• combining
• centralizing
• unifying
• centering
• reducing
• compacting
• incorporating
• coordinating
• concentering
• orchestrating
• blending
• harmonizing
• coalescing
• linking
• joining
• fusing
• reuniting
• collecting
• assembling
• reunifying
• gathering
• conjoining
• colligating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• spreading (out)
• decentralizing
• separating
• segregating
• deconcentrating

2

as in intensifying

to make markedly greater in measure or degree

another win would consolidate their hold on first place in their division

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intensifying
• deepening
• enhancing
• strengthening
• heightening
• reinforcing
• boosting
• expanding
• amplifying
• broadening
• accentuating
• stepping up
• sharpening
• augmenting
• emphasizing
• extending
• magnifying
• redoubling
• lengthening
• enforcing
• enlarging
• supplementing
• accelerating
• maximizing
• beefing (up)
• stressing
• hastening
• amping (up)
• quickening
• pointing (up)
• enlivening
• exacerbating
• restrengthening
• aggravating
• jazzing (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reducing
• decreasing
• moderating
• diminishing
• weakening
• lessening
• abating
• subduing
• dwindling
• waning
• receding
• subsiding
• tapering (off)
• alleviating
• toning (down)
• lightening
• easing
• letting up (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of consolidating

The grand jury recommended that Yolo County’s Local Agency Formation Commission consider consolidating the county’s 15 rural fire districts, many of which are struggling to maintain adequate staffing due to tight budgets. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026

In a 2023 interview with Ghana's Metro TV, Ghanaian American singer Amaarae criticized the Recording Academy for consolidating African music genres into a single category the same year the Best African Music Performance category was announced. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 30 July 2026

After spending nearly two years consolidating, the stock broke out in the second half of 2025 and has since advanced through a series of healthy consolidations. — Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 29 July 2026

But if real-time needs are modest, consolidating onto a single modern warehouse cuts spend and lowers maintenance. — Kevin Mathrani, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

The new law eliminated the Orleans Parish clerk of criminal court’s position by consolidating the Orleans Parish civil and criminal court clerks into one position. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 22 July 2026

The declaration appeared to eliminate the possibility of a future electoral challenge as Ortega and Murillo continue consolidating control over the country’s political institutions. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

The most immediate challenge is consolidating state authority. — John Calabrese, The Conversation, 21 July 2026

The ruling granted a temporary restraining order prohibiting the firms from completing the merger and from consolidating their operations. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 20 July 2026