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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
Warehouses across South Florida continue consolidating food, medicine, medical supplies and emergency equipment for shipment south, while the region’s Venezuelan diaspora has mobilized donation drives and volunteer efforts.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2026
The school district was in the process of consolidating those phone services to a single provider, Superintendent Anna Stubblefield said.
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Kansas City Star,
28 June 2026
But those legacy plans are going away, and beginning Wednesday, borrowers who take out a student loan or seek to consolidate existing ones must select between only two new options.
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Erik Ortiz,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Kostin said that in his experience about nine out of 10 enemy soldiers are killed, but those that survive have still been enough to consolidate Russia’s presence nearer to the city and create a base for more attacks.
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Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
27 June 2026
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2026
The school district was in the process of consolidating those phone services to a single provider, Superintendent Anna Stubblefield said.
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Kansas City Star,
28 June 2026
But those legacy plans are going away, and beginning Wednesday, borrowers who take out a student loan or seek to consolidate existing ones must select between only two new options.
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Erik Ortiz,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Kostin said that in his experience about nine out of 10 enemy soldiers are killed, but those that survive have still been enough to consolidate Russia’s presence nearer to the city and create a base for more attacks.
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Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidate
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Control concentrated in one person dies with that person, decays with that person's judgment, and converts to cash the day that person takes a hard enough offer.
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Unlike Chicago, San Francisco or Philadelphia, Charlotte doesn’t have a historic LGBTQ district, and its bars and businesses remain scattered across neighborhoods rather than concentrated in one area.
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If employees are expected to produce the same output in less time without better systems in place, the pressure simply intensifies.
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Europe's automotive industry faces a severe crisis, intensified by the EU's 2035 electric vehicle mandate and fierce Chinese competition.
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The roof design allows solar panels to be integrated into the building, while green roofscapes introduce vegetation that supports biodiversity and helps manage heat and rainwater.
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The technology is also being integrated into aviation safety-management practices.
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More than 30 Will County schools will receive funds to enhance security thanks to $129,777 in grants awarded by the county from the state’s cannabis sales tax revenue.
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
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Anderson’s Toyshop in July will merge back into Anderson’s Bookshop, located two doors down in downtown Naperville.
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However, his lack of strength, questionable frame and lack of true explosiveness create several questions about his translation to the next level, along with his inability to merge offensive and defensive value in the same season.
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Recent allegations of irregularities in government recruitment exams have only deepened frustrations among some young Indians.
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South Korean officials and experts say the vessel was likely built with Russian assistance amid deepening military ties between the countries, but some analysts have questioned how effective the vessel would be in active service.
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Most opponents wore red, the color that has united grassroots organizations across the city against data centers.
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Different beliefs, different backgrounds, different cultures—but united by compassion and humanity.
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Manucurist formulates its masks with panthenol, a form of vitamin B5, to hydrate and strengthen dry nails over time, reducing breakage.
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The only way to preserve our republic is to strengthen the pillars of our present with the mortar of our past.
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“Consolidate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidate. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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