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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
Antoine Bass has good ideas, too, notably for consolidating duplicative programs and sharing heavy equipment among the district’s municipalities.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
That means consolidating facilities, linehaul, procurement, and capital planning.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
The series is backed by Portuguese public broadcaster RTP, PIC Portugal and the Valencian Institute of Culture, consolidating an ambitious Portugal-Spain co-production with strong international appeal.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
By 2025, Aposto celebrated 20 years in the mansion, with Lemmo reflecting on his long career, early challenges and many former restaurant ventures before consolidating his focus solely on Aposto.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 13 Feb. 2026
People consolidating monopolies want to do it in the cover of darkness.
—Larry Holder, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Launched in the fall of 2025, the plan attempts to address the loss of nearly 6,000 students, a 20% decline in enrollment, since 2017, by closing or consolidating up to 9 of the district’s 26 elementary schools.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
New elementary schools Declining enrollment and old buildings in disrepair have sprouted conversations about consolidating Olathe’s elementary schools.
—Kendrick Calfee
february 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
Market sentiment lifted quickly in Thailand as results from Sunday’s elections started streaming in, consolidating the positive index rates on Monday.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
That means consolidating facilities, linehaul, procurement, and capital planning.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
The series is backed by Portuguese public broadcaster RTP, PIC Portugal and the Valencian Institute of Culture, consolidating an ambitious Portugal-Spain co-production with strong international appeal.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
By 2025, Aposto celebrated 20 years in the mansion, with Lemmo reflecting on his long career, early challenges and many former restaurant ventures before consolidating his focus solely on Aposto.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 13 Feb. 2026
People consolidating monopolies want to do it in the cover of darkness.
—Larry Holder, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Launched in the fall of 2025, the plan attempts to address the loss of nearly 6,000 students, a 20% decline in enrollment, since 2017, by closing or consolidating up to 9 of the district’s 26 elementary schools.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
New elementary schools Declining enrollment and old buildings in disrepair have sprouted conversations about consolidating Olathe’s elementary schools.
—Kendrick Calfee
february 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
Market sentiment lifted quickly in Thailand as results from Sunday’s elections started streaming in, consolidating the positive index rates on Monday.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidating
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Mountain ridges often act as ecological funnels, concentrating birds along their edges.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Blizzard and winter storm warnings were issued for tens of millions of people across a swath of the Northeast, concentrating around New York City.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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With early voting underway, candidates are intensifying their efforts in Austin and across the state ahead of primary election day.—
Staff Photographer,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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Crisis intensifies Fuel shortages and blackouts have been intensifying in Cuba this month as the nation struggles to import oil for its power plants and refineries.—
Andrea Rodriguez,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Rather than relying solely on traditional marketing pathways, Drake began integrating artificial intelligence into the winery’s operational framework, initially as an efficiency tool, but gradually as a creative extension of the brand.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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Those concerts transformed the group dynamic, thoroughly integrating Lewis into the Messthetics and distilling a chemistry that feels natural and unforced.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
19 Feb. 2026
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Prince William has deliberately distanced himself from Prince Harry, deepening a rift that remains unresolved six years later.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Political divides within countries are deepening, even among long-standing allies.—
Alan H.H. Fleischmann,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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For the first few billion years of cosmic history, galaxies formed and grew by accreting more and more material from the intergalactic medium, as well as by merging together to form larger, more mature galaxies.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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When Altman was abruptly ousted as OpenAI’s CEO in November 2023, the board reportedly approached Amodei to replace him, and even considered merging the two AI startups, Reuters reported.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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As a bonus, the exercise itself will in turn generate good feelings by increasing levels of dopamine and serotonin, two mood-enhancing neurotransmitters, that will reinforce the behavior.—
Leying Tang,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The award honors a Magic player who has dedicated his efforts off the court for the purpose of enhancing other’s lives.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
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The event is focused on uniting youth and senior communities, but is open to anyone.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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While uniting the community worldwide, the fasting tradition is meant to help Muslims experience the hunger and thirst of the poor and foster empathy and generosity.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
17 Feb. 2026
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With Bloomingdale’s distancing itself from the competition and strengthening its luxury and contemporary profile, the challenge is clear — how to sustain the momentum and build upon last year’s gains.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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South Dakota state senators revived and approved a bill Tuesday that was described by its sponsor as strengthening parental rights, but was criticized by opponents for its potential to undercut protections against abuse and neglect, delay urgent health care decisions and encourage lawsuits.—
Meghan O’Brien,
States Newsroom,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Consolidating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidating. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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