1
as in concentrating
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 intensifying
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 consolidating
Consider consolidation or refinancing If your credit profile still allows it, consolidating your debt into a lower-rate loan could reduce your monthly payment burden.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Nico Ali Walsh, a professional boxer and the grandson of Muhammad Ali, contends consolidating power in combat sports would strip fighters of their right to choose where to fight, when to fight and cap their earning potential.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 27 Apr. 2026
Ramaswamy is also under criticism for some of his proposals, such as consolidating the state's university system and raising the voting age to 25.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Even the pioneers of AI will tell you, Stassun said, in many cases, what AI does very well is rapidly synthesizing, consolidating or repackaging existing information.
—National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Mahesh’s discography has evolved as a series of experiments, building out her sound from new angles without quite consolidating her full range.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 24 Apr. 2026
The partnership reflects a broader industry shift toward consolidating traceability systems and preparing for regulatory frameworks such as the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), which will require more robust product-level data.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026
Netflix is betting that steady execution on its core business wins in a more crowded, consolidating market.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
Since taking on the job, Kennedy has pushed the idea of creating a new agency - the Administration for a Healthy America, or AHA - by reorganizing and consolidating the Department of Health and Human Services.
—Will Stone, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Nico Ali Walsh, a professional boxer and the grandson of Muhammad Ali, contends consolidating power in combat sports would strip fighters of their right to choose where to fight, when to fight and cap their earning potential.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 27 Apr. 2026
Ramaswamy is also under criticism for some of his proposals, such as consolidating the state's university system and raising the voting age to 25.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Even the pioneers of AI will tell you, Stassun said, in many cases, what AI does very well is rapidly synthesizing, consolidating or repackaging existing information.
—National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Mahesh’s discography has evolved as a series of experiments, building out her sound from new angles without quite consolidating her full range.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 24 Apr. 2026
The partnership reflects a broader industry shift toward consolidating traceability systems and preparing for regulatory frameworks such as the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), which will require more robust product-level data.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026
Netflix is betting that steady execution on its core business wins in a more crowded, consolidating market.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
Since taking on the job, Kennedy has pushed the idea of creating a new agency - the Administration for a Healthy America, or AHA - by reorganizing and consolidating the Department of Health and Human Services.
—Will Stone, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidating
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Red-hot demand for server products has lured memory suppliers into concentrating on the high-speed processors for those machines.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Enrichment involves concentrating the uranium 235.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
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Once free of quota constraints, the Emirates can up its production by more than 40% to 5 million barrels per day, intensifying competition in markets where sub-Saharan Africa’s higher-cost producers are already vulnerable.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The market value of media and entertainment stocks remains suppressed, however, amid intensifying competition from tech and streaming companies.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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By integrating airborne launch platforms with FPV strike drones, the military is evaluating whether layered drone deployment can improve speed, flexibility, and survivability in contested environments.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Uber then spent months integrating Expedia’s technology into its own app.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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These spillover effects are deepening an arc of instability stretching from Europe to the Middle East, from Africa to Asia.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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While announcing Jacobson’s hiring, Stagwell said her responsibilities will include expanding ReachTV’s footprint and deepening its content partnerships.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Gambling addiction is a serious public health issue that prediction markets intensify by merging the addictive feedback loops of social media with casino-style wagering.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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For Nasar, her design ethos is merging form and function.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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The expansion is also expected to add more natural light, green space and a new lobby in the hopes of enhancing comfort and care for families, hospital leaders, who touted the tower as a ‘transformative project,’ said on Wednesday.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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Work may need to be repeatedly translated between systems, increasing the effort required for alignment without necessarily enhancing output.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Leaders of the city’s political left credited Patel with uniting community groups and labor unions by fostering deep personal relationships.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The University of Massachusetts poll, fielded among 1,000 Americans, found 74% believe there are more things uniting them than dividing them.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Microsoft committed $10 billion in 2023, strengthening OpenAI’s commercial expansion.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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That includes supporting fuel supply and infrastructure, developing pilot and demonstration projects, strengthening port-to-port data connectivity, and promoting interoperability, cybersecurity and common standards.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Consolidating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidating. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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