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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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 organization consolidated three decades ago to actively advise the cleanup process of the Motorola Superfund site.
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Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
In 1997, Stewart consolidated her magazine, TV show and merchandising ventures into Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, and has since published over 70 books.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
The engineering firm Thornton Tomasetti moved in 2020, citing a desire to consolidate its offices in another building after a merger, and is still trying to find someone to sublet its 60,000 square feet.
—Paula Aceves, Curbed, 31 Oct. 2024
Consumers can also use Jenius Bank personal loans to consolidate their high-interest credit card debt.
—Elizabeth Gravier, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
In 1997, Stewart consolidated her magazine, TV show and merchandising ventures into Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, and has since published over 70 books.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
The engineering firm Thornton Tomasetti moved in 2020, citing a desire to consolidate its offices in another building after a merger, and is still trying to find someone to sublet its 60,000 square feet.
—Paula Aceves, Curbed, 31 Oct. 2024
Consumers can also use Jenius Bank personal loans to consolidate their high-interest credit card debt.
—Elizabeth Gravier, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidate
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Building libraries, paving streets, operating 911 systems or responding to medical emergency calls induces officials to concentrate on reality, not rhetoric.Cindy Chavez, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Of note, be advised that the IIHS tends to concentrates its testing efforts on the industry’s best-selling vehicles, which often leaves out big-ticket luxury models at the upper end of the price spectrum and low-production sports cars.Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The launch intensifies competition in mobile AI as Google and Microsoft (MSFT-2.16%) vie for smartphone dominance.Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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With Republicans taking control of the White House and the U.S. Senate, the battle over who controls the House has only intensified post-Election Day — and that runs right through some key, still-close races in Orange County.Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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Despite a lack of funding for even basic educational necessities, and school district leaders who only care about the barest minimum standards, these educators are united by their drive to surpass expectations and encourage their students to do the same.Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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While there will be time enough to debate our continuing differences, now is the time to recognize that that which unites us is greater than that which divides us.Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Mach 1 boots also use a polyurethane plastic with a thickness adjusted to enhance vibration damping and stability.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Unusual Machines continues to focus on integrating its recent acquisitions and expanding its presence in the commercial drone industry.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Because the light seamlessly integrates into the band, the beam is steady when running.Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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And Trump’s involvement with the crypto industry could continue to deepen.Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024
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Trump wants to make that law permanent and deepen some of the tax cuts.Rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
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The company is actively seeking to merge with another operating company to address its financial challenges.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Chatter about the inevitability of consolidation within the streaming world has been going on for well over a year now, with a widespread expectation that at some point, a couple of major platforms will either merge or go away.Josef Adalian, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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Closing visibility gaps, strengthening governance and building resilience can ensure that identity infrastructures not only meet today’s needs but are ready for whatever the future brings.Gerry Gebel, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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If the new president institutes tariffs, the dollar could continue to strengthen against the pound and the euro, causing U.S. production costs to rise.Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Consolidate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidate. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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