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
Following the Second Share Exchange, pursuant to the Reverse Stock Split, the Starz common shares will be consolidated on a 15-to- 1 basis, such that every fifteen (15) Starz common shares will be consolidated into one (1) Starz common share.
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Joe Cornell, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
The Protestant ascendancy in England, for example, was an established fact as English nationalism consolidated in the eighteenth century.
—Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Services in Connecticut will be consolidated with a focus on domestic service at Tweed New Haven Airport and international service the Hartford’s Bradley International.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2025
The move consolidates the company’s fast-food admin into two global headquarters, with the other one in Irvine, Calif., housing Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2025
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Joe Cornell, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
The Protestant ascendancy in England, for example, was an established fact as English nationalism consolidated in the eighteenth century.
—Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Services in Connecticut will be consolidated with a focus on domestic service at Tweed New Haven Airport and international service the Hartford’s Bradley International.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2025
The move consolidates the company’s fast-food admin into two global headquarters, with the other one in Irvine, Calif., housing Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidate
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The strategic testing method makes tests run shorter while concentrating on the areas that need attention.—
Sai Sandeep Ogety,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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But the new data can help concentrate conservation efforts on those species at the highest risk.—
Eliza Grames,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2025
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One reason is likely intensifying EV competition, especially from companies like China’s BYD.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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But that pressure has been intensified by the Trump administration – especially on the offshore wind industry.—
Matt Egan,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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Leaders of a southeast Mecklenburg town once united against a plan to overhaul the region’s transportation system are now at odds over their position and what caused the split.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2025
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Cross-brand collabs and limited-edition drops can unite fan bases and spark excitement.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Federal officials noted that the penalties are enhanced based on Tilley’s prior state convictions.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2025
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For example, a healthcare provider using a unified content model can empower their staff to retrieve patient records or research data with ease, reducing the burden on management and enhancing patient experience.—
Daniel Fallmann,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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These factors are integrated into course material and field sessions non-stop.—
Ashley Thess,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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Individuals begin to emotionally integrate the change.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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What’s Next: The Fed, Earnings, and More Tariff Talk As investors look forward, the focus shifts to a few catalysts that could either stabilize markets or deepen the decline: The Federal Reserve’s next moves, a fresh batch of economic data, Russia Ukraine Peace talks, and the ongoing trade war.—
Adam Sarhan,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Both prove facile stabs at deepening their male counterparts.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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Livestream selling merges entertainment with retail in a hybrid that’s part QVC, part social media binge.—
Paul Getter,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Set to hit shelves on Oct. 7, The Crimson Throne merges elements from the beloved series Outlander and the work of celebrated fantasy writer Holly Black.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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Here in Florida, USAID has partnered with Florida International University (FIU) to support critical research in disaster resilience, human rights and justice reform — work that strengthens our economy and our national security.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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Its unique multipurpose formula helps take care of your hands on all fronts: from the ceramide-rich complex that strengthens your skin's barrier to antioxidants like purslane and vitamin E that protect the hands from free radicals.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Consolidate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidate. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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