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
These benefits, an effort to consolidate political power, would be the spark for the 2024 student uprising against Sheikh Hasina.
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Simon Montlake, Christian Science Monitor, 16 May 2025
This puts the district at risk for a state takeover even though the campus closed last year and was consolidated into Forest Oak Middle School.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2025
Three cases were consolidated by the Supreme Court for the oral arguments.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 15 May 2025
The latest unrest in Libya’s capital could consolidate the power of Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah, prime minister of the divided country’s Government of National Unity (GNU) and an ally of Turkey.
—29 Am Edt, Wed May 14, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
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Simon Montlake, Christian Science Monitor, 16 May 2025
This puts the district at risk for a state takeover even though the campus closed last year and was consolidated into Forest Oak Middle School.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2025
Three cases were consolidated by the Supreme Court for the oral arguments.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 15 May 2025
The latest unrest in Libya’s capital could consolidate the power of Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah, prime minister of the divided country’s Government of National Unity (GNU) and an ally of Turkey.
—29 Am Edt, Wed May 14, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidate
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These disruptions and the resulting symptoms like headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, difficulty concentrating, memory lapses, balance issues, sensitivity to light and noise and personality changes can last minutes to days to even weeks and months.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Paris Baguette has 58 locations in California, mostly concentrated in the Bay Area and Southern California.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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The September departure of OpenAI’s chief technology officer, Mira Murati, who then founded a rival AI startup, has intensified the AI talent war.—
Anna Tong,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Working with players on a daily basis allows medical teams to develop strong relationships with them, but this can intensify the pressure to make the right decisions.—
Geoff Scott,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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For regional talent, this kind of seating is a celebration of a rich heritage that unites the region.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
29 May 2025
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In 2021, she was credited with uniting Democratic Congress members in support of the $1 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan, which set out to rebuild America’s roads, bridges and rails, expand access to clean drinking water, and more.—
Forbes Under 30 Team,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Britt wants to see expansions of two child care tax breaks, as she’s pushed a bipartisan measure with Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) aimed at enhancing support for child and dependent care.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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Its main three areas of focus revolve around advocating for the legal profession, eliminating bias and enhancing diversity, as well as advancing the rule of law.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
30 May 2025
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The resort’s longevity program integrates the Mylife Changer method and anti-inflammatory metabolic program that targets detoxifying and cell-regeneration treatments, biohacking and movement.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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The New Reality of AI in the Workplace Today, many AI tools are integrated straight into almost every SaaS application.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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Months passed and her discomfort deepened into a piercing pain, but by the time she was taken seriously, a scary diagnosis left one of her ovaries beyond saving.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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This could deepen existing social inequalities, creating new layers of privilege and marginalization.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Things began falling apart when the team tried merging Siri’s old code with the new one.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2025
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So much water flows down the mountain that Tudy Creek — normally about 4 feet across — swells and merges with another creek to form a violent river that rages down the road between them.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
ProPublica,
19 May 2025
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Police Chief Neil Noakes spent two decades in uniform, working to reduce violent crimes, support officers’ mental wellness, and strengthen trust in Fort Worth.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 May 2025
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Renee advises strengthening organizations by defining behavioral standards and ensuring policies reinforce a culture of respect.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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“Consolidate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidate. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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