as in consolidated
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 centralized
For much of the 20th century, leagues maintained tight control over brand image, because media channels were limited and communication was centralized.
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Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 21 Mar. 2026
When mayoral control of Boston Public Schools was adopted in 1992, authority over the school system became increasingly centralized.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 11 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
Academic instructional coaches serve as teachers for teachers, but their jobs in Louisville are being cut and centralized as JCPS addresses its budget deficit.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
The change will help keep government services centralized, Engleman said.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The work can be done faster, because it’s centralized, tightly choreographed, closely monitored and possibly automated — but also because multiple things can happen at the same time.
—Ben Christopher, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Breyer is managing all of the similar federal cases against Uber, which have been centralized in his court in San Francisco.
—Miguel Torres, Oklahoman, 6 Feb. 2026
Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 21 Mar. 2026
When mayoral control of Boston Public Schools was adopted in 1992, authority over the school system became increasingly centralized.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 11 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
Academic instructional coaches serve as teachers for teachers, but their jobs in Louisville are being cut and centralized as JCPS addresses its budget deficit.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
The change will help keep government services centralized, Engleman said.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The work can be done faster, because it’s centralized, tightly choreographed, closely monitored and possibly automated — but also because multiple things can happen at the same time.
—Ben Christopher, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Breyer is managing all of the similar federal cases against Uber, which have been centralized in his court in San Francisco.
—Miguel Torres, Oklahoman, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for centralized
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The department consolidated much, though not all, of America’s anti-terrorism functions, including border and customs control, aviation security, emergency management, and, with the addition of the Coast Guard, ship inspections, search-and-rescue, and other maritime patrol work.—
Paul Rosenzweig,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2026
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The labor walkout — the first in the history of the northern Sacramento-area schools that consolidated into Twin Rivers in 2007 — entered its 12th day of instruction Friday.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Turning those designs into engines that can be produced reliably at scale remains a capability concentrated in the United States, the United Kingdom, and France.—
Ram Charan,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Indeed, the birth of this enormous sweeping bar may have initially concentrated gas to help trigger star formation and then propel stars outward, the researchers suggested.—
Charles Q. Choi,
Space.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Part of broader automation and AI integration The deployment also reflects broader changes in manufacturing, where robotics, artificial intelligence, and connected production systems are increasingly integrated.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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Davis notes that partnerships within the broader ecosystem can help expand how solutions are delivered and integrated into existing workflows.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Centralized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centralized. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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