1
as in to concentrate
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 to intensify
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 consolidate
Advertisement Once the data was collected and evaluated, it was consolidated and weighted in a scoring model based on the three dimensions.
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Time Staff, Time, 18 Sep. 2025
The media industry has also rapidly consolidated around a handful of big corporate players — giving Carr more influence — as the national political culture has become more fractured and polarized.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
And that was part of Putin’s first wave of consolidating power—in this case, getting out from under the oligarchs that helped put him in power.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
New York Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul's backing of Mamdani could be an attempt to consolidate Democrats, but key figures — including some congressional leaders and local officials — have remained neutral.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
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Time Staff, Time, 18 Sep. 2025
The media industry has also rapidly consolidated around a handful of big corporate players — giving Carr more influence — as the national political culture has become more fractured and polarized.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
And that was part of Putin’s first wave of consolidating power—in this case, getting out from under the oligarchs that helped put him in power.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
New York Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul's backing of Mamdani could be an attempt to consolidate Democrats, but key figures — including some congressional leaders and local officials — have remained neutral.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidate
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Valley fever, the disease caused by the fungus Cocciodioides, was once concentrated in the American Southwest but is now threatening vast swaths of the country.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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The new report showed how young audiences are increasingly concentrated within digital platforms.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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By integrating creators into the YouTube broadcast and the marketing of the game in multiple ways plus utilizing altcasts, the NFL might have been showing its commitment to trying things YouTube’s way.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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The motif was also integrated into new prints in combination with other Jardini signatures, such as strings of pearls or the fun motif of a hen, including a special version of the animal wearing black optical frames just like the designer’s own.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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Kaiping Peng, principal investigator of the report and a professor in the department of psychological and cognitive sciences at Tsinghua University, said understanding and enhancing the well-being of the Chinese people is one of the most vital subjects today.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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This configuration allows for the polarization-maintaining operation of its optical components and reduces the total number of parts, which in turn minimizes signal loss and enhances operational stability.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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By merging the longstanding New Currents and Kim Jiseok programs, BIFF has created a more impactful platform exclusively dedicated to Asian cinema.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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Church leadership announced that four of them — one in Liberty City, one in Miami Gardens and two in Pompano — would be merging but two other sites in West Park and Dania Beach were being appraised and prepared to be sold.—
Lauren Costantino
September 20,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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The move is likely to deepen concerns that the department — already investigating other public figures Trump regards as foes — is being weaponized by a White House seeking to have its prosecutorial powers used for purposes of retribution.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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How the Grammy winner is deepening his Nashville connection.—
Sandy Mazza,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Sep. 2025
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Off the pitch, Zayu embraces Mexican culture through dance, food and tradition, uniting people across borders with passion.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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What unites them all are comb rows, which are made of stacks of little hairs (cilia) that row together to propel the animal through the water.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the California Bar Association is considering whether to strengthen its code of conduct to account for various forms of AI following a request by the California Supreme Court last month.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
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The moment revealed how South bridges prestige with mass appeal, strengthening its bond with audiences at home.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Consolidate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidate. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.
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