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

Over the past few years, the fintech company has been consolidating and simplifying its processes and using AI in the business since early 2024. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026

Across the border, the rebels have grown more powerful, consolidating control over major cities and pushing to seize others, such as the densely populated Taiz. — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2026

Implementing this model is more beneficial to communities than closing or consolidating schools. — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Advertising revenue is moving toward digital while pubcasters face tighter government budgets and the streamers themselves are consolidating and retrenching. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026

In the statement, Skydance said savings would come primarily from combining technology and other operations, such as negotiating deals with suppliers and reducing overlapping marketing expenses as well as consolidating real estate. — Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026

Niacinamide, collagen, saw palmetto and vitamin D each target a different mechanism, which is part of why the category is fragmenting into specialized products rather than consolidating around a single hero formula. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026

Also, Daniel, the AI industry might be threatening the human species and the film industry is consolidating and hemorrhaging before our eyes. — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

The Poudre School District in Fort Collins is considering shuttering nine schools and consolidating two others next year. — Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 7 Oct. 2026