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
But the new national media deal pushes the league closer to the NFL’s economic model, with central revenue playing a larger role, as the league sorts out options to centralize more TV rights.
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Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
In the past, the federal government audited and sampled state data without collecting and centralizing applicants' personal information.
—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
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Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
In the past, the federal government audited and sampled state data without collecting and centralizing applicants' personal information.
—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
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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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But only 29 out of 58 counties participate, with most of them concentrated in population centers like the Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Diego and the Central Valley.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Parents may notice irritability, difficulty concentrating or early bedtime resistance during the first few days after the change.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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The software, called VenApp, was originally launched by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in 2022 as a hybrid application, integrating a messaging service with a helpline for people to report issues with utility services, such as power outages and water disruptions.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Pisen's smart power solutions are designed to integrate into this dynamic urban fabric, where every minute holds value and no moment should be cut short by a dead battery.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Centralize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centralize. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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