consolidating

present participle of consolidate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of consolidating Part of that mission is consolidating as many of the princess’ possessions as possible. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026 The industry already is consolidating and that will accelerate. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026 If your answer is consolidating legal’s documents, matters, templates and playbook, the destination just becomes a bigger, tidier silo with better search functionality. — Patrick O'Connor, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026 At the same time that Hussein was amassing his wealth and consolidating that cult of personality, his people were broke. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 The candidates were asked if money could be saved by consolidating back-office functions and other efficiencies. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026 While international attention shifted, Ortega pursued a decades-long strategy of consolidating political power. — Lynn Northcutt Vega, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026 FedEx is actively consolidating its express air freight, ground logistics and freight networks into a single, unified network. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026 Since property taxes are rising not because real estate values are climbing but because schools, park districts and other taxing bodies need additional revenue, McGrath said consolidating layers of government may be a possibility. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidating
Verb
  • Such weapons can threaten several targets within the affected zone rather than concentrating their effects on a single point.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The composition slips in and out of deliberation, a tableau of buckets and plates concentrating energy, which the lighter detritus then loosens and disperses.
    — Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • But after an election that saw government corruption polling as a top issue for voters, questions about who has profited from political connections are intensifying.
    — Gabe Kaminsky, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • These baby boomers are intensifying the need for social and healthcare services, in-demand industries that have been battling severe labor shortages across the country.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Hollywood companies are already actively integrating AI into their production pipelines.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
  • By integrating diagnostic results with clinical history, genomics and other relevant health data, providers will gain a deeper understanding of each patient's unique health profile.
    — MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The Middle East Connection The intrigue and involvement surrounding Ethiopia's deepening conflict is not limited to its immediate neighbors.
    — Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
  • As the track unfolds, violins gradually layer in, their melodies weaving around the vocals and deepening the emotional resonance.
    — Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The company is hoping to improve its fortunes by merging with the nuclear fusion company TAE Technologies.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Any slower, and its progeny wouldn’t separate enough to prevent them from merging into one again.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 7 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The organization said the center will help further its mission of saving more lives, increasing its capacity to provide more adoptable animals to the public, and enhancing its ability to further its commitment to offering a no-kill shelter.
    — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The drone is equipped with advanced autonomous flight systems, and the platform enables operators to control multiple units simultaneously, enhancing mission efficiency and reducing manpower requirements.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • As iconic Austin trumpeter Ephraim Owens and composer Sam Lipman undertake an ambitious collaboration uniting Ephraim’s jazz style with the Austin Symphony Orchestra, a health challenge requires them to confront new realities and limits.
    — Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Also uniting the two colorways is a pastel theme, as each is defined primarily by a tonal peach or lilac treatment.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The Rapid Repair Bond Builder+ Collection helps repair damage from heat, color and styling, strengthening strands from the inside out for healthier, shinier hair.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Weber's campaign has emphasized strengthening election security, protecting voting rights and maintaining access to voting.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

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“Consolidating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidating. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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