Synonyms of consolidating

consolidating

verb

present participle of consolidate

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• concentrating
• integrating
• merging
• uniting
• combining
• centralizing
• unifying
• centering
• reducing
• compacting
• incorporating
• coordinating
• concentering
• orchestrating
• blending
• harmonizing
• coalescing
• linking
• joining
• fusing
• reuniting
• collecting
• assembling
• reunifying
• gathering
• conjoining
• colligating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• spreading (out)
• decentralizing
• separating
• segregating
• deconcentrating

2

as in intensifying

to make markedly greater in measure or degree

another win would consolidate their hold on first place in their division

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intensifying
• deepening
• enhancing
• strengthening
• heightening
• reinforcing
• boosting
• expanding
• amplifying
• broadening
• accentuating
• stepping up
• sharpening
• augmenting
• emphasizing
• extending
• magnifying
• redoubling
• lengthening
• enforcing
• enlarging
• supplementing
• accelerating
• maximizing
• beefing (up)
• stressing
• hastening
• amping (up)
• quickening
• pointing (up)
• enlivening
• exacerbating
• restrengthening
• aggravating
• jazzing (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reducing
• decreasing
• moderating
• diminishing
• weakening
• lessening
• abating
• subduing
• dwindling
• waning
• receding
• subsiding
• tapering (off)
• alleviating
• toning (down)
• lightening
• easing
• letting up (on)

Example Sentences

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