consolidated
adjective
con·sol·i·dat·ed
kən-ˈsä-lə-ˌdā-təd 
1
: joined together into a coherent, compact, or unified whole
a consolidated balance sheet [=a balance sheet in which the assets and liabilities of a parent company and its subsidiaries are combined]
Ideally, the best building at the most central location becomes the consolidated school, but preferences of pastors and parishioners and local finances play an important role.—
Thomas J. Reese
Thomas J. ReeseThese accounts collect proceeds from the sale of securities, pay interest, offer check writing and produce a consolidated monthly statement that includes a valuation of the portfolio.—Robert D. Hershey, Jr.
Robert D. Hershey, Jr.2
: formed into a firm or solid mass
consolidated snow
The plinths or whaleback dunes are composed of laminated, very weakly consolidated sand …—C. Vance Haynes, Jr.
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Trump followed Wilcox’s firing with a February executive order that consolidated executive control over independent agencies like the National Labor Relations Board.
—Gabriel Thompson, USA Today, 11 July 2025
In addition to providing warehouse space, the new Elgin building will have in-house gear regrinding capabilities and provide consolidated storage, a news release on the expansion said.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
As written, the legislation appears to only grandfather in consolidated Parent PLUS loans that are specifically enrolled in the ICR plan.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Octavius took the stage name Augustus, consolidated power, and became the first Roman emperor.
—Bill Speros, Boston Herald, 12 June 2025
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Gabriel Thompson, USA Today, 11 July 2025
In addition to providing warehouse space, the new Elgin building will have in-house gear regrinding capabilities and provide consolidated storage, a news release on the expansion said.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
As written, the legislation appears to only grandfather in consolidated Parent PLUS loans that are specifically enrolled in the ICR plan.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Octavius took the stage name Augustus, consolidated power, and became the first Roman emperor.
—Bill Speros, Boston Herald, 12 June 2025
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“Consolidated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consolidated. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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