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
Federal support Federal officials have also tried to centralize help as the case has grown.
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Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
In Alameda County, cases are centralized in Oakland’s Chinatown with other elevated rates found in South San Leandro, West Hayward, Union City and South Fremont, according to a 2024 Alameda County Public Health Department report.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
Within an hour, the barking centralized at one spot.
—Delbert L. Chears, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
The Atlanta Mission is looking at a property along Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway to a large facility to centralize their unhoused services.
—Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
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Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
In Alameda County, cases are centralized in Oakland’s Chinatown with other elevated rates found in South San Leandro, West Hayward, Union City and South Fremont, according to a 2024 Alameda County Public Health Department report.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
Within an hour, the barking centralized at one spot.
—Delbert L. Chears, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
The Atlanta Mission is looking at a property along Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway to a large facility to centralize their unhoused services.
—Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for centralize
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Renata Sanchez, president of the San Jose Teachers Association, said consolidating schools could ultimately benefit students.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The temptation to consolidate power and move quickly exists for any majority, Republican or Democrat.—
State Sen. Tony Hwang,
Hartford Courant,
22 Mar. 2026
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Gradually drizzle ¼ cup egg mixture into broth, concentrating in a single area; repeat with remaining egg mixture in ¼-cupfuls in different areas.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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The experience incorporates Oskia skin care in a harmonious, sleep-enhancing ritual concentrated on the face, back, shoulders and scalp for children 8 and older.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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Terafab is designed to produce up to one trillion watts of compute annually, integrating logic, memory, and advanced packaging in a single facility.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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But the sleeping area is the room most loved by the owners—the bespoke headboard serves as a storage element integrated into the closet.—
Ludovica Stevan,
Architectural Digest,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Centralize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centralize. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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