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 order stopped short, however, of centralizing federal firefighting efforts into one entity — a controversial plan included in Trump’s 2026 budget proposal.
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Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 16 June 2025
Our new report shows that DPS has not kept its commitments, on nearly every measure the BER centralized.
—Brandon Pryor, Denver Post, 16 June 2025
The move is a precursor to plans to centralize communications in its headquarters and eliminate those at its nine space centers, including Kennedy Space Center, according to Trump’s proposed 2026 budget.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2025
The purge was a decisive step by Bukele to centralize power.
—T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 12 June 2025
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Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 16 June 2025
Our new report shows that DPS has not kept its commitments, on nearly every measure the BER centralized.
—Brandon Pryor, Denver Post, 16 June 2025
The move is a precursor to plans to centralize communications in its headquarters and eliminate those at its nine space centers, including Kennedy Space Center, according to Trump’s proposed 2026 budget.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2025
The purge was a decisive step by Bukele to centralize power.
—T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for centralize
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But Russia saw instead an opportunity to grow its influence in that country, consolidate its military presence on the Mediterranean, and stand up to the West.—
Lina Khatib,
Time,
19 June 2025
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Roll-up buyers looking to consolidate niche businesses into a larger offering.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The roles are mostly concentrated in senior and management levels.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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While trying to concentrate on outplaying DeChambeau in that six-hole playoff four years ago, Cantlay said he was struck by the intensity of the fans’ reactions to their shots.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
23 June 2025
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The publicly available data dashboard, unveiled by officials on Tuesday, integrates information from police, the court system, jails and prisons with the goal of creating a fuller picture of how cases move through the system from start to finish.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Additionally, Strava, a digital activity tracking app, is integrated into routes around the resort.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
28 June 2025
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“Centralize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centralize. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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