CONSOLIDATING Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

consolidating

verb

present participle of consolidate

as in concentrating

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 intensifying

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 consolidating In 1992, Alberto Fujimori successfully carried out a self-coup, dissolving Congress and consolidating executive power. —

Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026 While the ruling Chavismo movement is now consolidating its unexpected ties with Washington, Rodríguez appears to aspire to lead this new phase herself, with calls to leave behind the harsh years of her predecessor. —

Alfredo Meza, CNN Money, 14 June 2026 Action on closing or consolidating schools has been coming slowly, The enrollment problems cost a lot of money, but closings are controversial and sensitive. —

Alan J. Borsuk, jsonline.com, 12 June 2026 To address the shrinking student population and revenue, the district is considering closing schools or consolidating campuses. —

Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026 While consolidating systems and updating near-obsolete equipment might seem like an obvious way to get savings, strategy and execution are critical, as is the ability to understand precisely how and where the value is being delivered. —

Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 9 June 2026 As Californians continued to cast and return mail ballots throughout May, both Raman and Pratt gained support, but polling suggested Raman had a clearer path to consolidating anti-Bass voters. —

Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2026 Experts note this dual drop suggests consumers are not only driving less but are aggressively consolidating trips to conserve fuel. —

Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 4 June 2026 Large contractors and developers are now thinking much more like enterprises, consolidating procurement and looking for systems that give them visibility across the entire supply chain. —

Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

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Reyna’s goal was a perfect example of Pochettino’s insistence of concentrating on the team over individuals.

— James Robson, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
The students who practiced concentrating also improved on standardized tests of sustained attention, including those that tested their reaction times or their ability to spot target symbols hidden in a grid.

— Supreet Kaur, Scientific American, 10 June 2026