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
Hilton settled in California precisely when Democrats were consolidating their political and cultural power.
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National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The partnership reflects a broader industry shift toward consolidating traceability systems and preparing for regulatory frameworks such as the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), which will require more robust product-level data.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026
Netflix is betting that steady execution on its core business wins in a more crowded, consolidating market.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
Since taking on the job, Kennedy has pushed the idea of creating a new agency - the Administration for a Healthy America, or AHA - by reorganizing and consolidating the Department of Health and Human Services.
—Will Stone, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
As the 90s progressed, Boeing shifted its focus from competing for passengers to consolidating the entire American aerospace industry.
—John Pacenti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The result is a fair that looks less like a global marketplace chasing scale and more like a regional platform consolidating its base.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
The three family members stayed on to run Norton as a subsidiary of Goodyear for about 12 years until Goodyear began consolidating its acquisitions by 1998.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Their value often lies less in opening a film abroad than in consolidating its standing once that path is already beingv trodden.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The partnership reflects a broader industry shift toward consolidating traceability systems and preparing for regulatory frameworks such as the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), which will require more robust product-level data.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026
Netflix is betting that steady execution on its core business wins in a more crowded, consolidating market.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
Since taking on the job, Kennedy has pushed the idea of creating a new agency - the Administration for a Healthy America, or AHA - by reorganizing and consolidating the Department of Health and Human Services.
—Will Stone, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
As the 90s progressed, Boeing shifted its focus from competing for passengers to consolidating the entire American aerospace industry.
—John Pacenti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The result is a fair that looks less like a global marketplace chasing scale and more like a regional platform consolidating its base.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
The three family members stayed on to run Norton as a subsidiary of Goodyear for about 12 years until Goodyear began consolidating its acquisitions by 1998.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Their value often lies less in opening a film abroad than in consolidating its standing once that path is already beingv trodden.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidating
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Red-hot demand for server products has lured memory suppliers into concentrating on the high-speed processors for those machines.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Enrichment involves concentrating the uranium 235.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
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Florida has been grappling with intensifying natural disasters, soaring insurance premiums, and rising condo HOA fees, which have prompted some homeowners to leave, according to Redfin.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The investigation into the shooting death of Bronx grandfather Edgar Spence is intensifying, with community advocates now offering a $5,000 reward in the case.—
Andrew Ramos,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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This approach reflects a strategic emphasis on integrating computing power into the fabric of the economy, from manufacturing and healthcare to transportation and scientific research.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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Since then, Airbnb has aimed to add more hotel listings to its platform, in addition to integrating ride and excursion-booking services to turnaround its lagging stock, according to Wells Fargo.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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These spillover effects are deepening an arc of instability stretching from Europe to the Middle East, from Africa to Asia.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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While announcing Jacobson’s hiring, Stagwell said her responsibilities will include expanding ReachTV’s footprint and deepening its content partnerships.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Gambling addiction is a serious public health issue that prediction markets intensify by merging the addictive feedback loops of social media with casino-style wagering.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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For Nasar, her design ethos is merging form and function.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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The move is also in line with a number of states that have been adding or enhancing production incentives to grow local economies and provide alternatives Stateside to hubs like Los Angeles, which continues to contend with runaway production.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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The best Korean skin care routine for mature skin is all about enhancing skin elasticity and targeting visible signs of aging.—
Sarah Y. Wu,
Glamour,
22 Apr. 2026
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Leaders of the city’s political left credited Patel with uniting community groups and labor unions by fostering deep personal relationships.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The University of Massachusetts poll, fielded among 1,000 Americans, found 74% believe there are more things uniting them than dividing them.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Although United want to add two midfielders, doing both at a price point in the £70m-plus region — echoing their three big signings last summer — might be beyond their finances this time round, given the further squad strengthening required.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Organized by the Malta Film Commission, the festival is set to grow in both scale and ambition this year, with an enlarged program of screenings, industry events and cultural offerings aimed at strengthening Malta’s role as an international filmmaking hub.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Consolidating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidating. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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