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

Al-Zouba said the statements could be aimed at giving the Houthis time to rearm and prepare for further attacks, while consolidating control over ground on the Red Sea coast. — Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

As part of the initial bond proposal, the district recommended consolidating East Antioch and nearby Santa Fe Trail Elementary — which is less than two miles away — into one school and only rebuilding Santa Fe Trail. — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026

The right question is whether improving, consolidating or replacing the tool creates the greatest net value for the organization. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

This is a stock that earned its move and is now consolidating cleanly. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

The group recommends setting up automatic bill payments, switching to direct electronic deposit and consolidating or closing credit card accounts. — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Mexican fast casual is one of the strongest segments in restaurants, and demand is not consolidating around one or two names. — Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2026

The struggling agency has been consolidating its operations with an emphasis on regional hubs in an effort to save billions of dollars. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

The financing for these documentary films is drying up because the distribution is also consolidating. — Natalie Jamieson, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026