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
In 1976, presidential candidate Jimmy Carter, whose first public office in Georgia was a county school commissioner, campaigned for the creation of a cabinet-level Department of Education which would consolidate, streamline, and elevate educational programs through the government.
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Richard Stengel, TIME, 15 Feb. 2025
Consolidated government org chart – enormous manual effort consolidating 16,000+ offices
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—Christopher Tremoglie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Feb. 2025
The chain will consolidate its 'western' headquarters in its original home by the end of 2029 while opening an eastern hub in Tennessee.
—Fielding Buck, Orange County Register, 13 Feb. 2025
Understanding the broader impact of returns, Fehr noted that consolidating returns can help streamline logistics and support retailers in managing inventory more effectively.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 10 Feb. 2025
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Richard Stengel, TIME, 15 Feb. 2025
Consolidated government org chart – enormous manual effort consolidating 16,000+ offices
3.
—Christopher Tremoglie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Feb. 2025
The chain will consolidate its 'western' headquarters in its original home by the end of 2029 while opening an eastern hub in Tennessee.
—Fielding Buck, Orange County Register, 13 Feb. 2025
Understanding the broader impact of returns, Fehr noted that consolidating returns can help streamline logistics and support retailers in managing inventory more effectively.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidate
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Perhaps that will be what Bradley and defensive coordinator Robert Saleh concentrate on this offseason — figuring out blitz packages that mesh with their defensive system.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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As wealth concentrated into fewer hands during the pandemic, places like the United Arab Emirates, for example, with its low-to-no-tax set-up became a popular refuge.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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That controversy intensified after West ran a commercial during Sunday’s Super Bowl LIX that aired in select markets including Los Angeles and directed viewers to the Yeezy site.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
13 Feb. 2025
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The true secret of what this place is and who created it will be revealed in a clever way, but danger also intensifies when Bartholomew begins to have doubts about the loyalty of her hire.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2025
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The day after the assassination attempt, Melania shared a statement online, urging Americans to unite beyond politics, expressed her condolences to the families of the injured and the deceased, and highlighted Trump's personal qualities.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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Through collective impact, the government, society and private sectors must unite to ensure data ethics, transparency, reliability and responsibility are considered in any AI initiative implementation.—
Ernest Toh,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Everyone capable of helping with air defense must work to enhance the protection of human life.—
Joe Edwards,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
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The list includes: enhancing risk management by anticipating legal issues and providing proactive advice, fostering a culture of compliance by embracing technology, and developing a crisis management plan.—
Mark A. Cohen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Also at the University of Chicago, NORC is part of a consortium that last year received a $53 million, 10-year grant to better integrate the use of evidence and data into USAID programs.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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The decade is lushly integrated into the storyline, a soft focus and sepia tones bring an air of nostalgia to the fore as the sets and cast recreate the trappings of a gritty Madrid, 1979.—
Holly Jones,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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Popular freezer hacks include saving Parmesan rinds to deepen the flavor of soups, cutting up loaves of bread for toast, and even storing homemade jam without all the mess of canning.—
Meghan McCarron,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 2025
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My time in China deepened my belief in the potential for a shared future.—
Logan Spinner,
The Mercury News,
13 Feb. 2025
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More precisely, the team behind the simulation discovered that binary black hole pairs formed in dense star clusters first align their spins before coming together and merging.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Former President Ronald Reagan called for its end, and Trump, during his first term, attempted to merge it with the Labor Department.—
Annie Nova,Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2025
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The company is strengthening its structure with a growing team in Austria and Germany to support its growing production slate while remaining compact and dynamic to meet the needs of each project, according to Schubert.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2025
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Kyiv has focused on strengthening its negotiating position as the United States and Russia open talks on ending the war — with or without Ukraine’s involvement.—
Andrew E. Kramer,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Consolidate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidate. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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