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
While Saks’ and Neiman’s managements are being consolidated into one team, Bergdorf Goodman continues to be operated by a separate team.
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David Moin, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, for example, secured re-election in a landslide victory, consolidating power amid suppression of dissent—along with fulfilling original campaign promises to lower crime.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Since the new public defense system took effect in October, which consolidated services for low-income defendants in all of the state’s 44 counties, a number of attorneys have left, the Idaho Capital Sun has reported.
—Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2025
That includes consolidating strategic priorities and financials and coordinating teams at the regional level and spearheading initiatives across businesses (except for Disney Experiences).
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 7 Jan. 2025
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David Moin, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, for example, secured re-election in a landslide victory, consolidating power amid suppression of dissent—along with fulfilling original campaign promises to lower crime.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Since the new public defense system took effect in October, which consolidated services for low-income defendants in all of the state’s 44 counties, a number of attorneys have left, the Idaho Capital Sun has reported.
—Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2025
That includes consolidating strategic priorities and financials and coordinating teams at the regional level and spearheading initiatives across businesses (except for Disney Experiences).
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidate
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The 10 least relaxed states were all concentrated in the southern and southwestern states.—
Madeline Fitzgerald,
Quartz,
19 Jan. 2025
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View all partners Email X (Twitter) Bluesky Facebook LinkedIn WhatsApp Print One need only glance at headlines about Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and other super-wealthy individuals to understand that wealth in America is increasingly concentrated in fewer and fewer hands.—
Tom Kemeny,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 2025
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Speculation about his future in politics has intensified as the 18-year-old begins to take on more visible roles, both during his father's campaign and at official events.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Record-low sea ice in the Arctic, disruptions to ocean currents, and intensifying natural disasters are all stark warnings.—
David Carlin,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Reverend Bryant, the minister of a predominantly Black congregation, mellow in private but fiery in the pulpit, unites a community in death as in life.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2025
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Storytelling enables leaders to articulate that purpose in a way that unites their teams around common goals.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Beckham has been a brand ambassador for Tudor since 2017 and has been seen wearing a wide range of Tudor models in various settings, using his style and status to enhance Tudor’s image and reach.—
Sophie Furley,
Robb Report,
18 Jan. 2025
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For students, the key is to leverage these tools thoughtfully—to enhance, not replace, their authentic efforts.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Since taking over the legendary concept store in 2020 from founder Carla Sozzani, Fausti has continued to integrate new names into its product offering, in addition to renovating and revamping the space and staging a rich schedule of events and exhibitions.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
24 Jan. 2025
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During 2025, cities around the world will continue to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their core functions, from traffic management and crime reduction initiatives to social inequity plans.—
Nick Herbert,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The isolation is deepened, some federal employees said, by the fact that most of their fellow Americans see the federal government as bloated and inefficient.—
Erica L. Green,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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These narratives — with their complementary arcs — also deepen our investment as viewers.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Jan. 2025
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Venus merging with Saturn shows you the value of solitude.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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China, in particular, is certain to be wary of two major copper producers merging given the heavy dependence of its giant manufacturing sector on that metal.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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The small community strengthens its young people through a close connection with Country.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
16 Jan. 2025
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States can follow the FTC's lead by strengthening anti-trust laws, and enforcing them aggressively, to fight the harm to workers from mergers and other forms of corporate over-concentration—like the Albertsons-Kroger merger, which federal agencies and state attorneys general blocked.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Consolidate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidate. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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