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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2
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
The others would be consolidated into five new institutes and centers.
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Joseph Choi, The Hill, 2 June 2025
This can help the creator economy consolidate into a more cohesive industry.
—Murad Salikhov, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The dead trees will then be sold to wood processing facilities to be consolidated into soil enrichment materials, construction materials, energy sources and paper.
—Asher Redd, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2025
The restructuring plans include consolidating the 28 agencies of HHS into 15 new divisions, including the Administration for a Healthy America.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
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Joseph Choi, The Hill, 2 June 2025
This can help the creator economy consolidate into a more cohesive industry.
—Murad Salikhov, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The dead trees will then be sold to wood processing facilities to be consolidated into soil enrichment materials, construction materials, energy sources and paper.
—Asher Redd, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2025
The restructuring plans include consolidating the 28 agencies of HHS into 15 new divisions, including the Administration for a Healthy America.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidate
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Must be hard concentrating on work with all those Mauna Lani beach chairs beckoning.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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This magisterial work, greeted with greatest praise from its first volume and still seen as a landmark of historical writing, concentrated on the late seventeenth century.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
10 June 2025
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This influx of graduates has significantly intensified competition at the entry level, prompting employers to consider factors beyond academic qualifications when making hiring decisions.—
Kara Dennison,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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In response, Trump authorized thousands of National Guards to the California city, and 700 Marines arrived on Tuesday, intensifying tensions between the federal and state government.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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The One, Big, Beautiful Bill directly undermines some of the actions Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency have taken since the two united.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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The shapes differ from column to column, but unite to form a cohesive visual whole.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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As disparate data sources come together through intelligent ETL processes enhanced by AI, the next step is managing the security, authentication and role-level access of the different departments and users.—
Lori Schafer,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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The Leaf adopts Nissan's new 3-in-1 EV powertrain, which integrates the motor, inverter, and reducer.—
Chad Kirchner,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2025
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Its spot in the city’s fashion week calendar was replaced by Issey Miyake’s four-year-old IM Men line, which was created in 2021 with the aim of developing clothing that integrates design and engineering.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
17 June 2025
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In that film, Cazale is visibly sick, but that only deepens his performance as the sad fool in a macho band of brothers.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
6 June 2025
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As Meech and Terry confront new enemies and deal with the consequences of their time in Mexico, the tension between them deepens, testing a bond that once felt unbreakable.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
6 June 2025
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Eventually, drivers will be able to take a ramp from Lakeview directly to the nearby 55 Freeway — instead of having to take the 91 and merging over.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
13 June 2025
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So many will be deactivated, while some will merge and in a few cases some will be rebranded.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2025
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The first print edition of Robb Report en Español will debut in Spain later this year, further strengthening the brand’s presence in Europe.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
9 June 2025
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Below, the members of Rolling Stone Culture Council share the best ways brands can rebuild credibility and strengthen their image after public criticism.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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“Consolidate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidate. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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