consolidating

present participle of consolidate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of consolidating The services have already been reducing the number of senior officers in part by consolidating commands and organizations, allowing some positions previously held by two generals or admirals to be overseen by one. — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026 But these new rules came with downsides, as smaller schools, women and Olympic athletes, fans and coaches complained about power conferences consolidating power. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026 And consolidating passenger, flight and time stamp data into a single record establishes clear SLA verification and transparent billing. — Justin Newell, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026 In the meantime, the Houthis have been consolidating their gains on Yemen’s coast, Basha said, setting up checkpoints and bringing loyalists to administer the regions now under their control. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026 After heady expansion from the late 19th century through the 1980s, department stores in North America began consolidating given the sheer number of stores in operation and the rising consumer preference for specialty concepts and online shopping. — David Moin, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 After consolidating their political power throughout Italy, the Romans conquered most of southern and western Europe and the Mediterranean coastal regions, including North Africa. — Scott Spires, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Sep. 2026 Al-Zouba said the statements could be aimed at giving the Houthis time to rearm and prepare for further attacks, while consolidating control over ground on the Red Sea coast. — Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 As part of the initial bond proposal, the district recommended consolidating East Antioch and nearby Santa Fe Trail Elementary — which is less than two miles away — into one school and only rebuilding Santa Fe Trail. — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidating
Verb
  • Our wine ages for a full year in French oak, where the wood’s precise porosity allows just the right exchange with oxygen — softening the wine, concentrating its aromas and flavours, building complexity no machine can replicate.
    — Peter Hahn, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Leaders should assess whether cloud convenience justifies concentrating these critical trust functions with the same infrastructure provider.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Currently, the interplay of elevated interest rates and high oil prices is intensifying risk aversion across global markets, suggesting capital outflow pressure on emerging market bonds could persist for some time.
    — , CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The meeting was held during the United Nations General Assembly’s annual gathering of world leaders, as an intensifying aerial war between Russia and Ukraine showed no sign of slowing.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Those challenges include performing nonlinear operations, incorporating memory, maintaining computational precision, minimizing optical losses and integrating photonic components with conventional electronics.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Not only would that pit the two streamers against each other internally, but a bake-off would cause huge internal distractions at a time when the company needs to focus on integrating operations.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • London — The United States and China have agreed to slash tariffs on $60 billion worth of goods, deepening efforts to stabilize a frequently testy relationship.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Settler attacks damaged or seized about 160 Palestinian water and sanitation structures this year, deepening shortages that are forcing farmers to abandon fields and threatening local livelihoods.
    — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • For spring 2027, Blumarine is delving into California heritage, merging femininity and a playful approach to texture.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • But over time, Paramount will likely begin merging the Paramount+ and HBO Max streaming services.
    — Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Before the City Council now is an ordinance that strikes that balance of addressing industry-specific realities while enhancing outdoor worker protections for a warming climate.
    — Maria Hadden, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Nail your fall makeup with these skin-enhancing products from Glo Skin.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Further uniting both sneakers are mismatched outsoles featuring both logos.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Opposition to data centers is one of the rare issues uniting Americans across the political divide.
    — Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • With California’s coast getting pounded by strong waves amid a strengthening El Niño, residents and government leaders are turning to big rocks and seawalls to protect homes and keep a railroad from falling into the sea.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
  • And that’s what happened, strengthening the ayatollah’s grip on power.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 28 Sep. 2026

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“Consolidating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidating. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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