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
Empty or Nearly Empty Bottles Lastly, our experts says consolidating a few of your bottles in the laundry room might be key to transforming this space into an organized dream.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Government services—more locations now offer services for other federal agencies, including passport processing, fingerprinting and identity proofing, consolidating government tasks under one roof.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
In a conference call with analysts following the results, Ervér said the brand has improved its design speed in part by consolidating its production to a smaller pool of long-term strategic partners that contribute to design.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
And instead of consolidating the fan base in Year 4, Norvell has become Fort Fun’s Rorschach test.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
As Big Ten rivals Michigan and then Ohio State won national titles, Penn State was still getting its NIL house in order, consolidating its funding, streamlining its operations, aligning its power players and making Happy Valley an appealing and lucrative place for top talent to come — and stay.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
From there, think about whether consolidating makes sense and how to create a strategy that reflects the big picture.
—Larry Light, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The cuts follow Lionsgate splitting its studio business from Starz to open up strategic possibilities in a consolidating entertainment industry.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
And that was part of Putin’s first wave of consolidating power—in this case, getting out from under the oligarchs that helped put him in power.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Government services—more locations now offer services for other federal agencies, including passport processing, fingerprinting and identity proofing, consolidating government tasks under one roof.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
In a conference call with analysts following the results, Ervér said the brand has improved its design speed in part by consolidating its production to a smaller pool of long-term strategic partners that contribute to design.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
And instead of consolidating the fan base in Year 4, Norvell has become Fort Fun’s Rorschach test.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
As Big Ten rivals Michigan and then Ohio State won national titles, Penn State was still getting its NIL house in order, consolidating its funding, streamlining its operations, aligning its power players and making Happy Valley an appealing and lucrative place for top talent to come — and stay.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
From there, think about whether consolidating makes sense and how to create a strategy that reflects the big picture.
—Larry Light, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The cuts follow Lionsgate splitting its studio business from Starz to open up strategic possibilities in a consolidating entertainment industry.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
And that was part of Putin’s first wave of consolidating power—in this case, getting out from under the oligarchs that helped put him in power.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidating
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Even then, Joao Pedro is seen as more of a No 10 or someone who likes to drop deep as a centre-forward rather than solely concentrating on getting into the area.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The partnership reflects a broader industry shift as buy-now, pay-later providers expand their focus into physical retail after initially concentrating on e-commerce.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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The year Goldberg-Polin and her family arrived in Israel, the country launched Operation Cast Lead, a massive military operation aimed at halting intensifying Hamas mortar, missile and rocket fire terrorizing southern Israeli communities.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The launch comes amid intensifying competition.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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For adQuadrant, integrating AI branding tools significantly elevated creative output, by enabling quicker ad experimentation and empowering the team to consistently deliver impactful campaigns.—
Derya Matras,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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It’s command structure also transcends traditional nation-state borders by integrating Iranian, Lebanese and Iraqi commanders.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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While federal officials maintain that only criminals are being targeted, local advocates and community leaders say lawful residents and families with pending cases have also been detained, deepening fears that the crackdown is casting too wide a net and eroding public trust.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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Qatar is deepening its presence in Egypt after more than a decade of strained ties.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Paloma Elsesser stars in Coperni’s latest C+ carewear campaign, merging comfort with cutting-edge style.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
6 Oct. 2025
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Neytiri, Jake, Tonowari, and Ronal attend a watery council meeting of nine Tulkun whales, and Spider, a human capable of breathing on Pandora, is shown merging with Eywa.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Matcha has higher concentrations of theanine and catechins, enhancing its brain-boosting potential.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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In addition, with support from Michael Kors, WFP will be able to equip 30 schools with solar panels, upgraded kitchens and improved classrooms, enhancing the learning environments for more than 3,000 students.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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The series marks the first mainstream platform uniting India’s entertainment icons with industry tycoons to spotlight fashion entrepreneurship.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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Rather than kicking off as a team, early episodes will tease out their backstories and individual motivations before uniting the Nein.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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Takaichi, a hard-line conservative who’s cited former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher as her hero, has called for strengthening Japan’s military, and taking a tougher stance against China and North Korea.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Beyond transactions, New World Realty remains active in charitable initiatives and local events, strengthening the ties that have defined its legacy for more than three decades.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Consolidating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidating. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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