1
as in concentrates
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 intensifies
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 consolidates
However, that has changed as the IRS sheds employees and otherwise consolidates its operations.
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
What Happens Next Obama's Emmy for Our Oceans consolidates his credentials in high-profile documentary and nonfiction work and may increase visibility and demand for similar projects produced by Higher Ground and Netflix.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
His ascension consolidates power in the hands of members of the country’s small, lighter-skinned economic elite for the first time in recent memory, and has been for months the subject of political infighting and intense debates about colorism and class that harken back to Haiti’s colonial history.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
What Happens Next Obama's Emmy for Our Oceans consolidates his credentials in high-profile documentary and nonfiction work and may increase visibility and demand for similar projects produced by Higher Ground and Netflix.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
His ascension consolidates power in the hands of members of the country’s small, lighter-skinned economic elite for the first time in recent memory, and has been for months the subject of political infighting and intense debates about colorism and class that harken back to Haiti’s colonial history.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidates
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Persistent Midstream Processing Gaps Even when ore is mined outside China, concentrates still may travel back to Asia for separation and metal making.—
Brendon Grunewald,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Lee concentrates on darkness from the moment Shinhye arrives in her new home.—
Lily Meyer,
The Atlantic,
5 Sep. 2025
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Venus outshines the star by a factor of 120 to 1, and yet their proximity for several mornings intensifies the contrasting yellow-white of the planet and bluish white of the star.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Valuation — Expensive, But Deserved Here is where the discussion intensifies.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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His approach integrates wearable technology with ancient practices.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The laboratory’s forecasting technology integrates real-time measurement, automatic detection and computer modeling.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Accomplishing this will pave the way for AI agents to hit the mainstream in a safe way that enhances our lives rather than exposes us to risks.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The material enhances performance The team elucidated the material’s mechanism through a series of experimental analyses, including solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (ssNMR) spectroscopy, electron spin resonance (EPR) spectroscopy, and theoretical calculations.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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His vision merges high fashion with mass media, often blurring the line between runway and pop spectacle.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Each mural panel merges themes from the past seven gatherings.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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But in my experience, that often just deepens divides.—
Jay Feldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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China’s economic slowdown deepens.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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The goal is to create an inviting, safe space to share the heartfelt experience of diving into a taboo topic which unites all.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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As in an Army operation, clarity of objective is what unites and motivates the formation.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Soft lighting heightens the relaxed, yet chic atmosphere of a living room.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Last week's deadly shooting also heightens concerns of university safety protocols and security at public events.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Consolidates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidates. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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