as in to consolidate
to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control
the company decided to centralize all of its operations at its Ohio plant
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Recent Examples of centralize
In the past, the federal government audited and sampled state data without collecting and centralizing applicants' personal information.
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Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 16 Oct. 2025
And it was centralized in the sulci — the grooves in the brain — where scientists believe cells are especially susceptible to harm.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
But both men were ruthless in centralizing political control, brooking no dissent and crushing civil liberties, like free speech.
—Peter Leyden, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
If enacted, the state of emergency would be effective for 90 days and centralize military control in the office of the president.
—Robert Muggah, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
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Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 16 Oct. 2025
And it was centralized in the sulci — the grooves in the brain — where scientists believe cells are especially susceptible to harm.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
But both men were ruthless in centralizing political control, brooking no dissent and crushing civil liberties, like free speech.
—Peter Leyden, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
If enacted, the state of emergency would be effective for 90 days and centralize military control in the office of the president.
—Robert Muggah, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
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After attorneys representing James filed a motion challenging Halligan's appointment as unlawful, Judge Walker ordered that the motion be consolidated with the already ongoing effort to disqualify her in the case against Comey.—
Pierre Thomas,
ABC News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Despite facing calls to withdraw his candidacy as Mamdani’s opponents have looked to consolidate support behind Cuomo, Sliwa has refused.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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Difficulty concentrating is a common complaint among people experiencing SAD, Justin Puder, PhD, a psychologist based in Boca Raton, Florida, tells SELF.—
Maggie O'Neill,
SELF,
20 Oct. 2025
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Andrew Morton — whose latest book, Winston and the Windsors, charts the formidable Churchill’s working relationship with the royal family for several decades — says one thing shone through, enabling him to concentrate on the institution rather than the person.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Every detail in this cottage-style kitchen is enchanting, including the minor yet impactful choice to integrate the countertop with the apron-front sink.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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The ring is designed to integrate directly with the Reebok Fitness App, which offers more than 1,000 hours of fitness and wellness content.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Centralize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centralize. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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