Synonyms of consolidating

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• concentrating
• integrating
• merging
• uniting
• combining
• centralizing
• unifying
• centering
• reducing
• compacting
• incorporating
• coordinating
• concentering
• orchestrating
• blending
• harmonizing
• coalescing
• linking
• joining
• fusing
• reuniting
• collecting
• assembling
• reunifying
• gathering
• conjoining
• colligating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• spreading (out)
• decentralizing
• separating
• segregating
• deconcentrating

2

as in intensifying

to make markedly greater in measure or degree

another win would consolidate their hold on first place in their division

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intensifying
• deepening
• enhancing
• strengthening
• heightening
• reinforcing
• boosting
• expanding
• amplifying
• broadening
• accentuating
• stepping up
• sharpening
• augmenting
• emphasizing
• extending
• magnifying
• redoubling
• lengthening
• enforcing
• enlarging
• supplementing
• accelerating
• maximizing
• beefing (up)
• stressing
• hastening
• amping (up)
• quickening
• pointing (up)
• enlivening
• exacerbating
• restrengthening
• aggravating
• jazzing (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reducing
• decreasing
• moderating
• diminishing
• weakening
• lessening
• abating
• subduing
• dwindling
• waning
• receding
• subsiding
• tapering (off)
• alleviating
• toning (down)
• lightening
• easing
• letting up (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of consolidating

Reducing cost-to-serve may require eliminating avoidable demand, redesigning customer journeys, automating decisions, consolidating platforms and changing workforce capacity. — Todd Bernson, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

The challenge now for Democrats — and Republicans too — heading toward the general election is consolidating support behind the candidates who won. — Elle Meyers, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

The company ran into an issue ramping up production for its CO2 refrigeration business while consolidating its manufacturing footprint. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026

That includes analysis on why FIFA’s unique structure often strips power from its most prominent members, making money a valuable tool in consolidating authority. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026

The grand jury recommended that Yolo County’s Local Agency Formation Commission consider consolidating the county’s 15 rural fire districts, many of which are struggling to maintain adequate staffing due to tight budgets. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026

In a 2023 interview with Ghana's Metro TV, Ghanaian American singer Amaarae criticized the Recording Academy for consolidating African music genres into a single category the same year the Best African Music Performance category was announced. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 30 July 2026

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