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
Smart platforms can centralize information and automate repetitive tasks, freeing teams to focus on strategy and service.
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Sacha Obaid, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The five-story building will allow the Medical College to expand and centralize its cancer labs, equipment and staff now spread out across the campus at the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center in Wauwatosa, said Gustavo Leone, director of the cancer center.
—Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Trump, recognizing that knowledge is power, is centralizing it.
—Fergus McIntosh, New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2025
However, opponents contend that the bills would dangerously centralize power in the executive branch, violating the Texas Constitution’s separation of powers.
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Sacha Obaid, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The five-story building will allow the Medical College to expand and centralize its cancer labs, equipment and staff now spread out across the campus at the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center in Wauwatosa, said Gustavo Leone, director of the cancer center.
—Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Trump, recognizing that knowledge is power, is centralizing it.
—Fergus McIntosh, New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2025
However, opponents contend that the bills would dangerously centralize power in the executive branch, violating the Texas Constitution’s separation of powers.
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for centralize
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Spot prices have been consolidating in the mid-$3,300s after hitting an all-time high of $3,500 an ounce in April and reaching $3,439 as recently as July 22.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Other districts that Democrats have narrowly won would also be consolidated into friendlier terrain.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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According to the National Kidney Foundation, consuming four ounces of lemon juice concentrate mixed with water daily may help prevent kidney stones.—
Isabel Vasquez RD LDN,
Health,
21 Aug. 2025
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The house had some original features and had been nicely updated, with its layout concentrating the square footage in the living and dining area.—
Mark Kreidler,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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In the future, organizations may explore integrating brief breathwork exercises into virtual meetings, including breathing resets during long work sessions and developing digital platforms that offer customizable breathwork routines.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Tech integrates seamlessly: Networks also do better with technology.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Centralize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centralize. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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