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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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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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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Fighting has intensified in recent months, with government forces gaining ground against the RSF in Khartoum and other regions.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Furthermore, competition in the search space could intensify, as Chinese tech giants like Alibaba and Tencent are developing their own large language models, potentially challenging Baidu’s market position.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
26 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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That mission is best accomplished by 1) the SEC adding a ninth league game, and 2) the conferences uniting to form an in-season scheduling series.—
Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
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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Next-gen remote communications: Developing technologies to foster emotional connections between people who are physically apart, enhancing screen time for individual growth and social connections.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
23 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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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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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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But Kevin and his team are actually bringing to India the largest and the most deepened entertainment portfolio that India has ever seen.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2025
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The big picture: Amazon and Apple — early players in the voice assistant space — have been struggling to merge their older products with the latest generative AI.—
Ina Fried,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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By merging operational efficiency with digital strategy, Inova is transforming how healthcare services are delivered and managed.—
Peter High,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Adopting inclusive and diverse solutions in AI fosters innovation and helps organizations strengthen their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts.—
Pradeep Kumar Muthukamatchi,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The powder's keratin fibers attach to your hair to help build and strengthen strands, lending a look of fullness and volume, especially when used over time.—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Consolidate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidate. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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