consolidates

verb

present tense third-person singular of consolidate
1
as in concentrates
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 intensifies
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 consolidates For a compatible computer that needs both Windows and Office, the bundle consolidates two core purchases without adding monthly fees. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 30 Aug. 2026 More than 8,100 people have been rescued, according to Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, which consolidates information from Nepal Police, Nepal Army and Armed Police Force. — Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026 The board shakeup is just one part of the broad governance reforms mandated by the state’s transit funding legislation, which consolidates power in a central governing authority and raises more than $1 billion for public transit annually. — Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 Sleep is when the brain consolidates memory, recalibrates stress and immune signaling and supports other restorative processes. — Renée Onque, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026 Billing consolidates through OpenRouter rather than a dozen provider accounts. — Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026 The leadership change at the film commission, a unit of foreign trade promotion agency Procomer, comes as new conservative populist president Laura Fernandez, who took office in May, consolidates her administration. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026 In recent years, EA has undergone several rounds of layoffs as the gaming industry consolidates. — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026 Intended for hyperscalers and the like, the Kyber NVL144 rack consolidates 144 Nvidia chips into a single system that costs many millions of dollars. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 7 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consolidates
  1. concentrates
  2. intensifies
  3. integrates
  4. enhances
  5. merges
  6. deepens
  7. unites
  8. heightens
Verb
  • Beckon, which first won a Michelin star in 2023, is known for its chef’s tasting menu, while Major Tom concentrates on small plates and an extensive champagne list.
    — Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Over time, this can result in long stretches of bare stems closer to the pot as the plant concentrates on developing new growth on the tips of the vines.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of concentrates
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  • Over the coming years, NASA’s VIPER rover, the European Space Agency’s PROSPECT drilling package, and the Japan-India LUPEX rover are expected to arrive at the moon’s south pole, as the race to find water sources intensifies.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The challenge of proximity becomes more serious when a storm rapidly intensifies.
    — Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of intensifies
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  • On the downside, the factory camper van lacks the fridge, sink system and cooking equipment that Ququq integrates into its all-in-one camper system.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Once the firm completes the second modular part and integrates the two units, the crane will reach its full 14,000-ton lifting capacity.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of integrates
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  • Establishing and nurturing a robust professional relationship map—comprising sponsors, mentors, allies and followers—enhances professional impact and reputation, both critical to accessing new opportunities.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Packed with potent ingredients like isopropyl cloprostenate, amino acids, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin E, this formula nurtures and enhances your brows from the root.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of enhances
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  • Valladares is also developing a FMV horror game via his Vallastudio Films that merges analog filmmaking with interactive storytelling.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The partnership with Hispanic Executive merges media and events, creating a powerful ecosystem to inform and empower Latino executives and entrepreneurs.
    — Isaac Mizrahi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of merges
Verb
  • The measure targets Central Valley and Central Coast lands facing strict groundwater pumping limits, offering a lifeline for growers as climate change deepens droughts.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • This is the rare prequel that deepens and complicates the world of the original — and the rare lower-budget sequel that manages to look and sound great years later.
    — Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of deepens
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  • The casting unites one of Korea’s most recognizable leading men with a prominent Japanese star, signaling the show’s deliberate cross-cultural pitch.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The program unites businesses such as Stellantis that want to prevent crime on or near their properties; the business installs surveillance cameras, which are then monitored by DPD officers who use the footage to investigate potential crimes.
    — Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of unites
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  • That reach has made the company an increasingly important link between farms and some of America's biggest food companies, and heightens the risk of food safety problems spreading.
    — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Remember, Virgo wants facts, systems and practical solutions, while Pisces heightens our intuition, compassion and spirituality.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of heightens

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“Consolidates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consolidates. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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