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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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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Supply chain vulnerabilities exposed during recent global disruptions have highlighted the fragility of our food systems and have intensified competition while simultaneously opening new markets.—
Persa Sakellaridi,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The Two of Swords indicates mental fog, likely intensified by Mercury retrograde in Aries starting on the 15th.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 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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Moreover, Nintendo Switch Online is directly integrated into the Switch 2, allowing access to a large catalog of retro games.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
5 June 2025
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At present, Sora is available on a standalone website, but OpenAI reportedly plans to integrate it into ChatGPT eventually.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
5 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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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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Coupled with a legacy tennis brand such as HEAD, Broomfield says the capsule collection uniquely merges both function and form.—
Ruth Etiesit Samuel,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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As an aside, this paper also states that the LMC may merge with the Milky Way within the next two billion years.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Establish security standards and procedures while participating in building and strengthening cybersecurity teams.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
28 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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“Consolidate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidate. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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