CONSOLIDATED Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

consolidated

verb

Definition of consolidated

past tense of consolidate

as in concentrated

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 intensified

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 consolidated The justices consolidated the requests into one case and heard oral arguments in April. — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026 Some jobs will be created, and some will be redesigned, while others will be consolidated or fully eliminated. — Dr. Timothy J. Giardino, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 Some of the institutions will be consolidated with others nearby. — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 18 June 2026 The lawsuits were consolidated into one suit in January 2025. — Tonya Simpson, ABC News, 30 June 2026 In the 2000s, Bloomberg consolidated the various agencies into a one-stop shop for navigating city government. — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 30 June 2026 Book quickly consolidated support with multiple endorsements. — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2026 Casting will be consolidated under Kimberly Hope, who currently oversees casting for UTV. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 16 June 2026 After Biden conceded to the critics who grew louder after the debate, Vice President Kamala Harris quickly consolidated the party elite’s support, including an endorsement from the then-president. — Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026

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Verb

The British system concentrated ultimate authority in Parliament and the Crown.

— Ashok N. Srivastava, Fortune, 3 July 2026
Berkshire Hathaway’s income portfolio is heavily concentrated.

— Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of concentrated

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Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russian energy infrastructure ‌this year, causing fuel shortages in parts of Russia.

— Reuters, NBC news, 4 July 2026
Gymshark’s growth has slowed as competition has intensified and consumers have become more cautious about spending.

— Robert Olsen, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of intensified

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Its compact design allows it to be integrated into a wide range of robotic platforms with minimal space requirements.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
Other technologies now used as part of IVF suggest that AI could soon become more integrated, despite its potentially small effect on the success of pregnancy and birth.

— Edna Bonhomme, Scientific American, 6 July 2026

Definition of integrated

Verb

Even more than Stinnerbom’s cardamom bun — which some praise as the best in Oslo — the more elemental cinnamon notes, enhanced with lemon zest and juice, allow the sourdough’s multifaceted dimensions to come through.

— Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Testing at the end of the three-month period showed that those in the formal learning group had enhanced memory and processing speed compared to the control group.

— Amanda Gardner, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026

Definition of enhanced

Verb

Over the next couple of decades, Saez advanced through the ranks of the bank and played a key role in integrating systems when SunTrust merged with BB&T in 2019 to form Truist Bank.

— Kelly Yamanouchi, AJC.com, 30 June 2026
EchoStar, which merged with Dish in 2024, has been struggling to repay $25 billion in debt, and Ergen has publicly warned that bankruptcy was a possibility.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 June 2026

Definition of merged

Verb

Wilyer Abreu added a two-run double, and relievers Jovani Morán, Greg Weissert and Alec Gamboa combined for three hitless innings for the Red Sox, who have won seven of nine games.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
Wilyer Abreu added a two-run double, and relievers Jovani Morán, Greg Weissert and Alec Gamboa combined for three hitless innings for the Red Sox (39-48), who have won seven of nine games.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of combined

Verb

The result is a looming structural deficit that will lead to higher prices, greater reliance on higher emitting alternatives in some regions, and heightened geopolitical risk for importing nations.

— David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
San Jose Fire Chief Robert Sapien warned that fire dangers are especially heightened this season.

— Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 1 July 2026

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