CENTRALIZE Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

centralize

verb

ˈsen-trə-ˌlīz

Definition of centralize

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 The versatile dock eliminates the clutter from the wall outlet and keeps everything centralized. — Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026 This would centralize transfers, bring more rental income for the city and reduce congestion impacts on the surrounding neighborhood. — Lena Guerrero Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026 Over the past two years, Nasdaq has focused on standardizing data definitions, centralizing information, and building dashboards capable of supporting more advanced AI applications. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 24 June 2026 To support the industry, the Garment Center Capitol Association centralized at two now-iconic addresses. — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for centralize

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The declaration appeared to eliminate the possibility of a future electoral challenge as Ortega and Murillo continue consolidating control over the country’s political institutions.

— Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
According to the think tank InSight Crime, the alliance between these factions was one of the main reasons the Sinaloa cartel consolidated itself as one of the most powerful in the region.

— Sol Amaya, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of consolidate

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For the majority of the hearing, senators concentrated on questioning Erica Schwartz, the nominee for CDC director who appeared alongside Kaufman.

— Helen Branswell, STAT, 15 July 2026
They’re concentrated in the Southeast, but lone star ticks have been making their way north and creeping in from the coasts.

— Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Definition of concentrate

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The researchers are working on several aspects of the diving suit technology, including improving durability, adapting the suit for other cockroach and insect species, and integrating additional sensors to enhance functionality.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 July 2026
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has announced mandatory annual testosterone screenings for active duty male military personnel over 30, integrated into their routine physicals.

— Nina Shapiro, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

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