essentialize

verb

Definition of essentializenext
as in to consolidate

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  1. consolidate
  2. simplify
  3. streamline
  4. decoct
Verb
  • The merger would consolidate two of Hollywood’s five legacy studios and two of the top three cable programmers.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Gonzalez Rogers is overseeing the broader multidistrict litigation consolidating nearly 3,000 pending lawsuits against Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube over alleged harms to children and teens.
    — Jeffrey Kopp, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of consolidate
Verb
  • Launched in 2023, her app connects users for in-person group activities like yoga and language exchanges, simplifying the process of forming new friendships.
    — Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Choose one practical ritual, update a profile, make the appointment, or simplify your morning.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of simplify
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  • Since that moment, local officials have adopted a number of changes including a new fare enforcement program to improve security and a new fare policy to streamline the ticketing process.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Speaking of hacks, the FBI is warning infrastructure companies that hackers targeting water systems across the United States are likely using AI to streamline their operations.
    — Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of streamline
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  • In herbal medicine, roots and harder plant material like seeds and bark are often decocted (cooked over low heat for a length of time) as a way of extracting their healing qualities.
    — Alaina Sullivan, Bon Appetit, 24 Jan. 2017
Definition of decoct
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“Essentialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/essentialize. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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