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
This position involves stooping, lifting and consolidating large bags of recycling and refuse.
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Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
At RoboSense, engineers restructured LiDAR architecture, consolidating discrete components into single chips and reducing assembly costs.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Ivan wants Nissan to focus on consolidating their line-up and giving customers more choices within those options.
—Sarwant Singh, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The new building in the mostly industrial neighborhood of Newmarket is a result of consolidating the charter school’s previous campuses in Mission Hill, Hyde Park and Nubian Square.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Looking ahead, Khan indicates plans to expand into the Marathi and Bengali-language markets after consolidating current regional operations, with Punjabi identified as a future target.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
In an authoritarian state, the leader engages in unconstitutional or undemocratic practices for the purpose of consolidating power.
—Karrin Vasby Anderson, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 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, 10 Sep. 2025
Lachlan will retain control until at least 2050, ensuring that the conservative bones of both companies remain secure, consolidating its power and influence, and also reassuring investors concerned that a Fox pivot would harm its core business.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
At RoboSense, engineers restructured LiDAR architecture, consolidating discrete components into single chips and reducing assembly costs.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Ivan wants Nissan to focus on consolidating their line-up and giving customers more choices within those options.
—Sarwant Singh, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The new building in the mostly industrial neighborhood of Newmarket is a result of consolidating the charter school’s previous campuses in Mission Hill, Hyde Park and Nubian Square.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Looking ahead, Khan indicates plans to expand into the Marathi and Bengali-language markets after consolidating current regional operations, with Punjabi identified as a future target.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
In an authoritarian state, the leader engages in unconstitutional or undemocratic practices for the purpose of consolidating power.
—Karrin Vasby Anderson, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 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, 10 Sep. 2025
Lachlan will retain control until at least 2050, ensuring that the conservative bones of both companies remain secure, consolidating its power and influence, and also reassuring investors concerned that a Fox pivot would harm its core business.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidating
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The Chinese are also concentrating on plug-in hybrids, which don’t carry the same penal tariffs as pure EVs, and which may have a long-term future if the EU decides to dilute its carbon dioxide emissions regime.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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As a high-energy laser, Iron Beam intercepts threats in seconds by concentrating a beam on a critical point of an incoming object.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
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Like all good bistros, this one serves a roast chicken as burnished as a penny, uncharacteristically earthy and sweet thanks to the funky, flavor-intensifying power of koji.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Apple didn’t explain its reasoning behind the decision, but the market for satellite-to-phone service is intensifying.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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Another way Dr Pepper is evolving its storytelling is integrating into existing programming like The Pat McAfee Show during the show’s signature commercial-free hour.—
Kristi Dosh,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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For Yang’s microscope, the network instantly reconstructs high-resolution details across a large 3D volume, integrating data from all 100 lenslets into a single coherent image.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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As well as job displacement, AI risks deepening wealth inequality—concentrating the gains among those who own or are able to leverage its abilities, while throwing the remainder into the same basket of the formerly employable unemployed.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Instead, officials reinforce colonial subordination while deepening the vulnerability of immigrant communities.—
Israel Melendez Ayala,
Time,
16 Sep. 2025
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However, today, there are more sophisticated options, allowing for short and long-term deposits, interest compounding, and even merging lending with staking.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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After a major restructuring in December 2024, biotech company BenevolentAI delisted from the Euronext Amsterdam stock exchange in March before merging with Osaka Holdings.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Russia’s growing military ties with North Korea – capped with the signing of a mutual defense treaty last year – have raised concerns that in exchange for arms and troops, Putin may assist Pyongyang in enhancing its missile technology and nuclear weapons delivery systems.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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While primarily designed for high availability, this also means data and operations are protected against localized security events or attacks, enhancing data integrity and system uptime even under duress.—
Khash Kiani,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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In partnership with Danny Wimmer Presents, founder and coordinator of Bourbon & Beyond, this year’s World Bourbon Toast will stream live from the event's main stage, uniting music fans, and bourbon lovers in every time zone.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Sep. 2025
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Tezduyar’s view since 1990 has been uniting the two representations.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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Building and strengthening one-on-one relationships is the way to grow and defend yourself.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Merrill even walked with two outs to bring the go-ahead run to the plate but Ryan O’Hearn struck out to end a loss that prevented the Padres from truly strengthening their postseason position.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Consolidating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidating. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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