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 company, founded in Pine Bluff, said the move to 5020 Northshore Drive in the Northshore Business Park will centralize executive and corporate functions in a more accessible location.
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Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 3 June 2026
As The Athletics’ Evan Drellich pointed out, the sport would centralize TV revenue, a major change commissioner Rob Manfred has sought.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
There would be a 50/50 split in revenue between the league and players, and all local media revenues would be centralized.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
This new division centralizes everything from product definition and R&D testing to final operations, streamlining the path from public trials to market deployment.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
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Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 3 June 2026
As The Athletics’ Evan Drellich pointed out, the sport would centralize TV revenue, a major change commissioner Rob Manfred has sought.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
There would be a 50/50 split in revenue between the league and players, and all local media revenues would be centralized.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
This new division centralizes everything from product definition and R&D testing to final operations, streamlining the path from public trials to market deployment.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for centralize
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While the ruling Chavismo movement is now consolidating its unexpected ties with Washington, Rodríguez appears to aspire to lead this new phase herself, with calls to leave behind the harsh years of her predecessor.—
Alfredo Meza,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Sandra Pellegrini, senior analyst for Latin America and the Caribbean Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Projects, or ACLD, said recent clashes among gangs do not necessarily signal a collapse of Viv Ansanm, which took shape in September 2023 and consolidated its power in February 2024.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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The California acreage is concentrated in Napa Valley, Paso Robles, Sonoma County, Lake County and the Central Coast.—
Lizzie Kane,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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The only significant difference is that the Rays have concentrated on a smaller group of players in terms of meetings (including with family and personal coaches), attending games and workouts, and doing deep analytical dives.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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When screens are incorporated, they're increasingly concealed within cabinetry, hidden behind artwork, or integrated more discreetly into the room.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
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Although some could end up performing non-rate-specific duties, many will be there to help modernize the ship, and literally obtain experience of how the systems are installed and integrated.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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“Centralize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centralize. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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