as in consolidating
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 centralizing
Like many people who fled to the United States from authoritarian regimes, Fernandez says the United States appears to be at a tipping point, with Trump centralizing power to silence dissent and punish people he's declared as enemies, while bullying private businesses to fall in line.
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Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
Instead of centralizing all computational power and decision-making in distant data centers, envision AI architectures that preserve and amplify local knowledge while enabling beneficial exchange across networks.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Critics, meanwhile, accuse him of centralizing too much power and bypassing the legislative process in his crusade against disinformation.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
The state’s attorney’s office is in the process of building up a forensic personnel, according to staff, with the goal of centralizing some existing staff under one umbrella and adding new positions.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Legal experts warn that centralizing grant approval in the executive branch could lead to constitutional challenges, primarily if the order is used to withhold or redirect funds appropriated by Congress.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 17 Aug. 2025
The changes would also cut costs, saving on animatronics maintenance and centralizing entertainment offerings.
—Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 8 Aug. 2025
Trump, recognizing that knowledge is power, is centralizing it.
—Fergus McIntosh, New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2025
Predictive Consumer Analytics An industry-specific cloud solution can revolutionize operations by centralizing data and automating workflows tailored to sector needs.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
Instead of centralizing all computational power and decision-making in distant data centers, envision AI architectures that preserve and amplify local knowledge while enabling beneficial exchange across networks.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Critics, meanwhile, accuse him of centralizing too much power and bypassing the legislative process in his crusade against disinformation.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
The state’s attorney’s office is in the process of building up a forensic personnel, according to staff, with the goal of centralizing some existing staff under one umbrella and adding new positions.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Legal experts warn that centralizing grant approval in the executive branch could lead to constitutional challenges, primarily if the order is used to withhold or redirect funds appropriated by Congress.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 17 Aug. 2025
The changes would also cut costs, saving on animatronics maintenance and centralizing entertainment offerings.
—Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 8 Aug. 2025
Trump, recognizing that knowledge is power, is centralizing it.
—Fergus McIntosh, New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2025
Predictive Consumer Analytics An industry-specific cloud solution can revolutionize operations by centralizing data and automating workflows tailored to sector needs.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for centralizing
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Empty or Nearly Empty Bottles Lastly, our experts says consolidating a few of your bottles in the laundry room might be key to transforming this space into an organized dream.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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Government services—more locations now offer services for other federal agencies, including passport processing, fingerprinting and identity proofing, consolidating government tasks under one roof.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Even then, Joao Pedro is seen as more of a No 10 or someone who likes to drop deep as a centre-forward rather than solely concentrating on getting into the area.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The partnership reflects a broader industry shift as buy-now, pay-later providers expand their focus into physical retail after initially concentrating on e-commerce.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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For adQuadrant, integrating AI branding tools significantly elevated creative output, by enabling quicker ad experimentation and empowering the team to consistently deliver impactful campaigns.—
Derya Matras,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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It’s command structure also transcends traditional nation-state borders by integrating Iranian, Lebanese and Iraqi commanders.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Centralizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centralizing. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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