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
San Ysidro Health will gather with the community on Saturday to celebrate the opening of the Macias Family Health Center, a 44,000-square-foot medical facility in National City that will consolidate and expand two existing clinics that the medical provider already operates in the area.
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Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The company plans to consolidate its facilities in Baldwin Park and Carlsbad, the filing said.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
The result is a health sector that is becoming less competitive and more consolidated by the day — a trend that is raising costs for both patients and taxpayers.
—Tomas J. Philipson, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Last summer, a majority of those districts agreed to undergo an analysis of costs associated with potentially consolidating at least some of those districts.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 9 Jan. 2026
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But Rose is foregoing the sport this winter to concentrate on her track career.—
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The group was founded in collaboration with the public health organization Institute for Public Strategies with the primary purpose of concentrating on the environment of Lemon Grove.—
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For immigration advocates in the Bay Area, Good’s death has intensified long-standing concerns about intimidation and retaliation against those who monitor federal agents.—
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The chaos intensified after someone threw a snowball.—
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The steering wheel is integrated directly with the Tensor Robocar autonomous driving system.—
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The Serenity Pants fall under $90 and are an easy way to integrate this rich color into your wardrobe.—
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Titanium dioxide materials and high-refractive-index lenses further enhance light absorption.—
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These features are further enhanced by technology that adapts to individual preferences, such as smart shower controls and lighting systems tailored to each user.—
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Mark Engel’s paintings explore themes of connection and transformation, often merging figures and landscapes.—
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The urge to merge is calling out to you!—
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Grappling hooks, 30-foot ladder The Sigourney Street tower’s decline began deepening in 2024 with the proliferation of graffiti and tagging, much of which was later removed from the brick exterior.—
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Tensions between China and Japan are deepening as a diplomatic row over Taiwan morphs into an urgent economic conflict.—
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Additionally, the film will finally unite the Avengers with several actors from Fox's X-Men films, which took place in a separate universe that will presumably crash into Disney's MCU.—
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey indicated Thursday that the city is united in the wake of Wednesday's shooting of a 37-year-old woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in a residential neighborhood.—
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That voice continued to echo during Tuesday’s meeting as environmental advocates are moving to strengthen the Marine Protected Area network and coastlines.—
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Even short bouts of moderate exercise, such as brisk walking, can lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol levels, boost mood and strengthen the heart.—
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“Consolidate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidate. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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