CONSOLIDATION Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

consolidation

noun

kən-ˌsä-lə-ˈdā-shən

as in merger

the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one the consolidation of several intelligence agencies into one super agency

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Recent Examples of consolidation Comcast has shown an appetite for M&A, and the cable and broadband sector is seeing consolidation, but the media giant for now is focused less on dealmaking than on reversing negative investor sentiment. —

Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026 Thousands of actors, directors, writers and other entertainment workers have signed an open letter opposing the deal, arguing that further consolidation of the media industry will hurt creators and consumers. —

Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026 Find out how to start the debt consolidation process today. —

Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026 One is consolidation, and what that will mean for jobs. —

Michael Schneider, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for consolidation

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Noun

Monday’s public comment period before the vote lasted over four hours, with dozens of people speaking against the merger.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
The president made the remarks during a live wide-ranging CNBC interview in the context of public speculation of a possible merger between United Airlines and American Airlines.

— David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026