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
Both James’ attorneys and the Justice Department supported the idea of consolidating the challenges, which will be considered by an out-of-district judge already appointed this week.
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Pierre Thomas, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2025
In a spot that previously housed a portico, an excavator can be seen consolidating the rubble to be hauled away.
—Thomas Bordeaux, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Palomar, like many medical providers, has struggled to operate in the black since the COVID-19 pandemic, reducing psychiatric services, consolidating labor and delivery in Escondido and delaying promised bonuses to its workers.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
Pharmacy chains are consolidating and closing locations while online options – like those at Amazon One Medical—are trying to be part of the solution.
—Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Together and united with President Maduro, consolidating the path of Chávez.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Tesla has also streamlined the way its cars are made, consolidating hundreds of parts that traditionally are stamped and welded together into single pieces of aluminum.
—Patrick George, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
One of the items under discussion is consolidating campuses, but district officials emphasized that no decisions have been made.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
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.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Pierre Thomas, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2025
In a spot that previously housed a portico, an excavator can be seen consolidating the rubble to be hauled away.
—Thomas Bordeaux, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Palomar, like many medical providers, has struggled to operate in the black since the COVID-19 pandemic, reducing psychiatric services, consolidating labor and delivery in Escondido and delaying promised bonuses to its workers.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
Pharmacy chains are consolidating and closing locations while online options – like those at Amazon One Medical—are trying to be part of the solution.
—Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Together and united with President Maduro, consolidating the path of Chávez.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Tesla has also streamlined the way its cars are made, consolidating hundreds of parts that traditionally are stamped and welded together into single pieces of aluminum.
—Patrick George, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
One of the items under discussion is consolidating campuses, but district officials emphasized that no decisions have been made.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
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.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidating
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Difficulty concentrating is a common complaint among people experiencing SAD, Justin Puder, PhD, a psychologist based in Boca Raton, Florida, tells SELF.—
Maggie O'Neill,
SELF,
20 Oct. 2025
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This effect is analogous to concentrating sunlight with a magnifying glass to ignite a dry leaf.—
Richard J. Price,
The Conversation,
15 Oct. 2025
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The dispute highlights the deep mistrust and volatility defining relations between the two governments, with both sides reinforcing military deployments and intensifying rhetoric, raising fears of direct confrontation.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Warmer air, for example, boosts evaporation, which leads to more moisture entrained in the atmosphere, intensifying rainfalls, while warmer oceans provide an energy source for more violent hurricanes.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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In terms of strategics, the growing media and entertainment trend of integrating physical park assets into cross-platform media ecosystems makes the industry a logical candidate.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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With a packed card, integrating brand new signings might be challenging, suggesting their debuts could be held off until regular NXT television episodes resume post-event.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Amazon is the latest big company to announce layoffs, deepening concerns ahead of the Fed’s meeting this week that the labor market is weakening.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Their audiences vary dramatically, but there is unquestionably a gap deepening in real time.—
David Zucker,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Schichts managed to survive and thrive, building the company, merging with Unilever, founding a cinema, building international networks and even taking to the skies in airplane races.—
Will Tizard,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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The district has already closed the school, merging it with Forest Oak Middle School, but Morath has said that many schools in the district are struggling.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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These vision-enhancing tools were only available at great cost, and thus only the upper echelon of society’s members was able to access them.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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Taiwan, too, should keep enhancing its civil and military defenses while restraining its assertions of sovereignty in cross-strait affairs.—
STEPHEN WERTHEIM,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Oct. 2025
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Many regional observers believe Barghouti is the only figure capable of uniting the Palestinians; polls show him as a leading candidate in a hypothetical election for President of the Palestinian Authority.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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European Literature Night 2025 returns to New York for its seventh edition, uniting a dynamic lineup of authors and translators from across Europe for an unforgettable evening of readings, discussions, and literary exchange.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Sherman Phoenix board of directors has committed to strengthening leadership and accountability.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Office of Special Education is tasked with supporting and monitoring state compliance and strengthening special education services covered under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).—
K. Ward Cummings,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Consolidating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidating. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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