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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2
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
There, too, the ruling regime will surely incite anti-American and anti-Israeli sentiments to consolidate power by spurring massive street demonstrations in its own favor.
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Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Networks have consolidated into just a few companies and cut publicity staff.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025
The reality is that there are malevolent elites who exist—individuals who seek to consolidate their power and wealth by dismantling the state, the very system of laws and accountability that once kept them in check.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Quickly consolidating power, D’Annunzio ruled Fiume as a dictator.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2025
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Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Networks have consolidated into just a few companies and cut publicity staff.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025
The reality is that there are malevolent elites who exist—individuals who seek to consolidate their power and wealth by dismantling the state, the very system of laws and accountability that once kept them in check.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Quickly consolidating power, D’Annunzio ruled Fiume as a dictator.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidate
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Official vendors concentrate in Jackson Square, the Old U.S. Mint and along the riverfront.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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And still others are analyzing campaigns from the SKU level, concentrating on the items that will generate the most efficient returns. BRANDS + MESSAGING Ford Motor Company has always had an all-American vibe to its products and story.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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But even as China’s drills have intensified, and its missiles, warships and fighter jets have advanced, many experts have doubted that the Chinese military could cross the Taiwan Strait with the speed and numbers needed for a successful invasion.—
Chris Buckley,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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Republican leaders in the House worked to unite their divided party behind the budget plan this week before Congress leaves town for a two-week recess.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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California has 43 Democratic House members, who tend to be united in questioning the Trump tariff policies.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Multimillion-dollar residences on the stylish Soho strip enhance the neighborhood’s offerings, providing residents with unmatched dwellings.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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By implementing regenerative agricultural practices, SRI focuses on enhancing soil health, conserving biodiversity, reducing chemical dependency, and promoting water conservation.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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Even though bringing an integrating wellness program to the resort blurs the line between a casino and a resort hotel, Barry sees it as a worthwhile.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Singh devises ways to integrate technologies like telemedicine and artificial intelligence into electronic health records to alert doctors to potential prescribing errors or misdiagnoses.—
Arthur Allen,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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But, in its second half, the series deepens wonderfully.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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New characters like Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) and Isaac (Jeffrey Wright) deepen and distort the conviction that the real monsters are within us.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
7 Apr. 2025
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The network has also had a fairly quiet development season, with just a handful of projects in the works, among them a potential Rookie spinoff (ABC and Hulu merged their development teams under Simran Sethi six months ago).—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
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It was merge time on this week’s episode of Survivor 48 as all 13 players converged on a single beach.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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To strengthen cultural ties between France and the U.S. by promoting the work of a young contemporary composer, Pisar initiated the Pisar Prize, a collaboration between Juilliard and Théâtre des Champs-Élysées.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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China has been doubling down on policies to strengthen its self-sufficiency since the first trade war in 2018.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Consolidate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidate. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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