consolidate
verb (used with object)
to bring together (separate parts) into a single or unified whole; unite; combine.
consolidating
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present participleof consolidate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Some analysts and investors expect Musk to merge Tesla with SpaceX, further consolidating his empire after taking the rocket company public in June in the largest IPO of all time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Bondholders recently agreed to consolidating a key Oct.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
And he led negotiations for China's accession to the World Trade Organization in 2001 -- a move seen as consolidating the country's transformation from an isolated economy under Mao to the marketplace of the world.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
Experts have warned consolidating in this way means that if one centre is badly affected, the impact is much broader.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Someone—probably Madoc, possibly Balekin, maybe even one of the other minor kings or queens—could squat there like a spider, consolidating power.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
