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 trend of consolidating and refining comms functions means fewer opportunities and stiffer competition for all professionals in the field—even the most experienced and successful among them.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
One in every five assaults on staff last year came at Garner, where mental health services are consolidated in a system with 13 active prisons.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2025
The Aztecs consolidated their chances for an at-large invitation in a week where several teams lost that were closing fast in the rearview mirror.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
Cuts may have minimal impact on trust funds Under the Trump administration, Social Security also plans to consolidate its geographic footprint to four regions down from 10 regional offices, the agency said on Friday.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
One in every five assaults on staff last year came at Garner, where mental health services are consolidated in a system with 13 active prisons.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2025
The Aztecs consolidated their chances for an at-large invitation in a week where several teams lost that were closing fast in the rearview mirror.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
Cuts may have minimal impact on trust funds Under the Trump administration, Social Security also plans to consolidate its geographic footprint to four regions down from 10 regional offices, the agency said on Friday.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidate
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Take two minutes to breathe deeply and concentrate on your breath.—
David Ko,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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For decades, the feds predominantly chose to only target businesses that expressly marketed their products as poppers intended for inhalation, concentrating their enforcement efforts on more dangerous drugs.—
David Mack,
Rolling Stone,
19 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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One reason is likely intensifying EV competition, especially from companies like China’s BYD.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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As Messi’s team worked together seamlessly on the world’s biggest stage, so too must the team members within any organization—whether in sports or business—unite to achieve its goals.—
PJ Bain,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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For more than 50 years, the music industry has united around the Spirit of Life campaign, raising nearly $170 million to support City of Hope’s lifesaving research and care.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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Meditation helps counteract this by enhancing critical thinking skills, reducing emotional reactivity, and fostering a mindset of responsibility.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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But that too is a moment that is enhanced because of the ASL interpretation.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
19 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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Both prove facile stabs at deepening their male counterparts.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
14 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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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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Rap groups such as Stetsasonic, Gang Starr, De La Soul, and A Tribe Called Quest merged introspective lyricism with the boundless sonic textures of legends like Davis, Hancock, and Coltrane.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 Mar. 2025
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In addition to Nixon’s EPA, President Teddy Roosevelt created the national parks, George H.W. Bush strengthened the Clean Air Act and George W. Bush set tougher rules on diesel truck emissions and the first guidelines for mercury pollution from power plants.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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For this year, his first priority is a given — to make good content — and his second is to strengthen CJ ENM’s digital platforms, which includes TVING, music content platform MNET Plus and mobile live commerce platform (which runs under the brand, CJ OnStyle).—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Consolidate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidate. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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