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
Following the Second Share Exchange, pursuant to the Reverse Stock Split, the Starz common shares will be consolidated on a 15-to- 1 basis, such that every fifteen (15) Starz common shares will be consolidated into one (1) Starz common share.
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Joe Cornell, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
The Protestant ascendancy in England, for example, was an established fact as English nationalism consolidated in the eighteenth century.
—Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Services in Connecticut will be consolidated with a focus on domestic service at Tweed New Haven Airport and international service the Hartford’s Bradley International.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2025
The move consolidates the company’s fast-food admin into two global headquarters, with the other one in Irvine, Calif., housing Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2025
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Joe Cornell, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
The Protestant ascendancy in England, for example, was an established fact as English nationalism consolidated in the eighteenth century.
—Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Services in Connecticut will be consolidated with a focus on domestic service at Tweed New Haven Airport and international service the Hartford’s Bradley International.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2025
The move consolidates the company’s fast-food admin into two global headquarters, with the other one in Irvine, Calif., housing Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 19 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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Those conversations intensified this week with interviews in Indianapolis, as teams do their due diligence.—
Kevin Fishbain,
The Athletic,
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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Bishop contends that melanin, which produces skin, hair, and eye pigmentation, has almost supernatural powers enhanced by the sun.—
David Peisner,
Rolling Stone,
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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At the University of Chicago, a spokesman for NORC, which 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, declined to comment on the status of its funding.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
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The mass layoffs from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — more than 600, according to the former agency head — include at least one high-profile meteorologist in Miami and another charged with integrating artificial intelligence into climate and weather predictions.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
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Multi-sensory engagement—blending visuals, sound, touch, and even scent—can deepen emotional connections, making customers more likely to return and spread the word.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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This has deepened anxieties over China's economic future, already on shaky ground because of a property sector crunch, mounting local government debt and a host of other challenges.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 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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Few new players have emerged since then, while some existing startups downscaling or merging with others.—
Liang Lei,
CNBC,
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 6 Mar. 2025.
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