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
Clubs can use Arkero to centralize operational data, workflows and decisions into a single system.
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Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Step Distinctive Limited, which Lame created to centralize his merchandise and brand partnerships, continues under his leadership while Rich Sparkle executes its three-year monetization plan.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Jan. 2026
That involves centralizing cash through techniques (like sweeping) and mechanisms (like cross-border collateral), in line with a global marketplace’s ability to facilitate the fluid movement of supply and demand across different countries and languages.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 27 Jan. 2026
The councilwoman has introduced a motion to explore the creation of a homelessness department to centralize that work.
—Tom Bray, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
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Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Step Distinctive Limited, which Lame created to centralize his merchandise and brand partnerships, continues under his leadership while Rich Sparkle executes its three-year monetization plan.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Jan. 2026
That involves centralizing cash through techniques (like sweeping) and mechanisms (like cross-border collateral), in line with a global marketplace’s ability to facilitate the fluid movement of supply and demand across different countries and languages.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 27 Jan. 2026
The councilwoman has introduced a motion to explore the creation of a homelessness department to centralize that work.
—Tom Bray, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for centralize
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Volkanovski landed one takedown on 11 attempts and didn’t consolidate much top control.—
Brett Appley,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Experts believe organized crime will now consolidate its control over the sale of the devices.—
María Verza,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Previously, the country’s elimination status was threatened in 2019, amid large outbreaks in New York concentrated in Orthodox Jewish communities in Brooklyn and Rockland County.—
Jamie Gumbrecht,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Wealth inequality remains a concern in France, with around half of the nation’s wealth concentrated in the hands of its richest 10%.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Under the program, the Indian Army will receive V-BATs and licenses for Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy software, which will be integrated into the V-BAT platform.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Feb. 2026
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While cell towers are normally installed in inconspicuous locations to seamlessly integrate into urban landscapes, Echard’s visitors are encouraged to seek out and view this edifice at close range.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Centralize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centralize. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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