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

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2
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 The new law eliminated the Orleans Parish clerk of criminal court’s position by consolidating the Orleans Parish civil and criminal court clerks into one position. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 22 July 2026 The declaration appeared to eliminate the possibility of a future electoral challenge as Ortega and Murillo continue consolidating control over the country’s political institutions. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026 The most immediate challenge is consolidating state authority. — John Calabrese, The Conversation, 21 July 2026 The ruling granted a temporary restraining order prohibiting the firms from completing the merger and from consolidating their operations. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 20 July 2026 Feng expects the razor-thin margins to lead to a market shakedown, consolidating China's fragmented EV market into seven or eight major players by 2030. — Matthew Tan,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 20 July 2026 If the institutions managing climate risk are instruments of a cosmic power consolidating control over humanity, the question of whether a carbon price is well-designed becomes not just wrong but spiritually treacherous. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 18 July 2026 There’s always talk about streamers consolidating and/or bundling. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026 New borrowers, including those consolidating existing loans, are now limited to these options. — Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidating
  1. concentrating
  2. intensifying
  3. integrating
  4. deepening
  5. merging
  6. enhancing
  7. uniting
  8. strengthening
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  • Effective integration is not about eliminating partners or concentrating control.
    — Morten Johansen, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Kirkikis | Istock Editorial | Getty Images Georgia has an outstanding career education pipeline, with more than a quarter of high school students concentrating on career and technical studies, according to AdvanceCTE.
    — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 16 July 2026
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  • Now, an intensifying war has again closed off significant access to Persian Gulf oil, reinjecting chaos into the market.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • Johnson later identified Scholten by name in subsequent posts, intensifying the controversy.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 21 July 2026
Definition of intensifying
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  • Businesses must fundamentally transform with AI, not merely use it for efficiency, as companies integrating AI into their offerings are valued significantly higher.
    — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Universities are integrating artificial intelligence into their curricula, and employers are adopting AI at a rapid pace.
    — Cuneyt Gozu, The Conversation, 21 July 2026
Definition of integrating
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  • The corruption allegations and deepening political crisis in Puerto Rico have caught the attention of some federal legislators, who questioned whether federal funds are being appropriately used.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
  • Instead of closing the door on his dream, Nolan pivoted to studying English literature at University College London, a decision he has since been credited with strengthening his screenwriting and deepening his understanding of language and metaphor.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 20 July 2026
Definition of deepening
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  • Toyota understands that most buyers simply want smooth, effortless acceleration merging onto the interstate or passing slower traffic.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 July 2026
  • Despite having only four cylinders, the TurboMax produces V8-like torque, making the Canyon feel eager pulling away from traffic lights or merging onto freeways.
    — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of merging
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  • For a natural, lash-enhancing effect, Briceno suggests pressing the pencil directly into the roots of your lashes rather than drawing a thick line above them.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
  • Martin explains that the ideal base for wedding makeup is calm, moisturized, and firm skin; that way, the makeup artist can focus more on enhancing your natural glow rather than concealing or correcting.
    — Rio Viera-Newton, Vogue, 23 July 2026
Definition of enhancing
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  • What began as a meme soon transformed into a nationwide protest movement, uniting students and young job seekers around demands for accountability, opportunity, and systemic reform.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Rich mahogany lined many of the floors and ceilings, uniting the home’s Zen interiors.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026
Definition of uniting
Verb
  • Instead of reacting to symptoms, leaders begin strengthening the conditions that lead to better decisions long after the meeting ends.
    — Amanda Pascale, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The city credited her for playing a royal in strengthening intergovernmental partnerships, leading major negotiations, improving operational efficiencies and guiding Saratoga through complex policy, budget and emergency management initiatives.
    — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
Definition of strengthening

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