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
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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
Cost-containment measures, like consolidating software licenses and reusing expensive sets rather than continually tearing them down, were put in place.
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Sean Gregory, Time, 6 May 2026
The program is meant to optimize the transit network by consolidating duplicative routes and increasing service and frequency on corridors with high ridership.
—Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026
Landry and his Republican allies said the measure consolidating the clerk’s offices improved government efficiency and aligned Orleans Parish with the rest of the state.
—Jack Brook, ABC News, 4 May 2026
Waste Management held a competitive advantage in owning landfills, and from there, the company pursued consolidating numerous trash haulers.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
The district is eliminating and consolidating 27 district-level positions, Schulte said.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Consider consolidation or refinancing If your credit profile still allows it, consolidating your debt into a lower-rate loan could reduce your monthly payment burden.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Nico Ali Walsh, a professional boxer and the grandson of Muhammad Ali, contends consolidating power in combat sports would strip fighters of their right to choose where to fight, when to fight and cap their earning potential.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 27 Apr. 2026
Even the pioneers of AI will tell you, Stassun said, in many cases, what AI does very well is rapidly synthesizing, consolidating or repackaging existing information.
—National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Sean Gregory, Time, 6 May 2026
The program is meant to optimize the transit network by consolidating duplicative routes and increasing service and frequency on corridors with high ridership.
—Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026
Landry and his Republican allies said the measure consolidating the clerk’s offices improved government efficiency and aligned Orleans Parish with the rest of the state.
—Jack Brook, ABC News, 4 May 2026
Waste Management held a competitive advantage in owning landfills, and from there, the company pursued consolidating numerous trash haulers.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
The district is eliminating and consolidating 27 district-level positions, Schulte said.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Consider consolidation or refinancing If your credit profile still allows it, consolidating your debt into a lower-rate loan could reduce your monthly payment burden.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Nico Ali Walsh, a professional boxer and the grandson of Muhammad Ali, contends consolidating power in combat sports would strip fighters of their right to choose where to fight, when to fight and cap their earning potential.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 27 Apr. 2026
Even the pioneers of AI will tell you, Stassun said, in many cases, what AI does very well is rapidly synthesizing, consolidating or repackaging existing information.
—National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidating
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Rather than concentrating only on the finished garment, Bluesign evaluates the factories behind it, including their chemical management, environmental practices and worker safety systems.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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But overall, Measure G risks adding cost and concentrating power instead of fixing performance.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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These pressures are only intensifying as the AI boom moves from software into physical infrastructure, and demand for computing capacity grows exponentially.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Ken Griffin and Zohran Mamdani's latest feud is intensifying after the billionaire said NYC's mayor put him in harm's way for including his penthouse in a video last month to promote his newest tax initiative.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The deployment marks one of the service’s latest steps toward integrating unmanned systems into everyday missions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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The trick is integrating them during the remodel, rather than bolting them on after a fall.—
Amy Kunst,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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Tensions around this trade are deepening – playing out against a backdrop in which Beijing seeks stability in its relationship with the US, but also holds close economic and diplomatic ties with Iran.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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While one-person shows are often built to showcase an actor’s shape-shifting skills, Lowe’s script, Meltzer’s direction and Rosenberg’s performance use the many supporting characters as a means of deepening Moses’ story.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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Best Walking Shoes for Women to Buy Online Nike’s V5 RNR will be a stellar addition to your rotation, merging an affordable price point with a top-tier, mixed-media composition.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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The independent chef scene often reveals how immigrant traditions, first-generation entrepreneurship and local ingredients are merging into a new Southern food identity.—
Sam Flemming,
AJC.com,
6 May 2026
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The Boys uncover evidence that Vought has been covertly administering the performance-enhancing chemical mixture called Compound V to newborns to manufacture Supes.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
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It can even be grown in containers, enhancing beauty without taking up too much space.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
4 May 2026
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The result was a single, self-consistent model uniting elements physically and statistically.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
12 May 2026
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Frank never had a chance of uniting the crowd following lethargic home defeats to Chelsea, Fulham and Arsenal.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Its long-term goal is to create a market for film rights to adaptations of literary works from the region, thereby strengthening cooperation between the film and book industries.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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Beau founded the Beau Turner Youth Conservation Center, which aimed to get kids involved in outdoor activities while strengthening their connection to nature and wildlife.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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“Consolidating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidating. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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