consolidate
verb (used with object)
to bring together (separate parts) into a single or unified whole; unite; combine.
consolidates
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present tense formof consolidate (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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When we are asleep, our brain consolidates the memories of the day, processes emotions, and solves problems that defied it in the waking hours.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
The transaction, which is expected to close in the fourth quarter of the year, consolidates full ownership of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Toronto FC and the Scotiabank Arena under Rogers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
On the other, Ellison consolidates content production across multiple major networks.
From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026
The news comes as the media and entertainment universe consolidates, cutting both costs and staff amid a shift away from movie theaters and traditional television.
From MarketWatch ● May 11, 2026
In astronomy this is true; but in all the other fields of scientific enquiry the word consolidates a conceptual revolution.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
