Synonyms of consolidation

consolidation

noun

kən-ˌsä-lə-ˈdā-shən 

as in merger

the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one

the consolidation of several intelligence agencies into one super agency

Synonyms & Similar Words

• merger
• unification
• merging
• combining
• connecting
• amalgamation
• combination
• coupling
• union
• connection
• linking
• synthesis
• junction
• fusion
• mixture
• blend
• reunification
• mix
• compounding
• coalescence
• agglomeration
• reunion
• intermingling
• commingling
• intermixture
• mingling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• division
• dissolution
• split
• breakup
• partition
• schism
• disconnection
• parting
• separation
• disunion
• detachment
• scission
• severance
• divorcement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of consolidation

The dwindling number of cattle – and small farms – in the U.S., as well as the consolidation of the protein production under four major corporations, is forcing smaller protein providers to think outside the box to remain competitive. —Tim Clark, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025

Angel Garcia | Bloomberg | Getty Images BARCELONA — Europe’s telecommunication firms are ramping up calls for more industry consolidation to help the region compete more effectively with superpowers like the U.S. and China on key technologies like 5G and artificial intelligence. —Ryan Browne, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025

The result, across companies, is more consolidation and merging of teams, smaller pay packages for top talent, and even a rethinking of programming strategy. —Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025

With so much uncertainty looming over the EV charging industry — plus the shakeout that typically occurs among nascent tech industries — there’s bound to be consolidation this year. —Bob Woods, CNBC, 16 Mar. 2025