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
In the past, the federal government audited and sampled state data without collecting and centralizing applicants' personal information.
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Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 16 Oct. 2025
But both men were ruthless in centralizing political control, brooking no dissent and crushing civil liberties, like free speech.
—Peter Leyden, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 16 Oct. 2025
But both men were ruthless in centralizing political control, brooking no dissent and crushing civil liberties, like free speech.
—Peter Leyden, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for centralizing
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The roots of the dispute stretch back to 2007, when billionaire banker Howard Milstein partnered with Nicklaus to form Nicklaus Companies LLC, consolidating the golf legend’s business ventures under one umbrella.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Together and united with President Maduro, consolidating the path of Chávez.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Difficulty concentrating is a common complaint among people experiencing SAD, Justin Puder, PhD, a psychologist based in Boca Raton, Florida, tells SELF.—
Maggie O'Neill,
SELF,
20 Oct. 2025
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This effect is analogous to concentrating sunlight with a magnifying glass to ignite a dry leaf.—
Richard J. Price,
The Conversation,
15 Oct. 2025
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In terms of strategics, the growing media and entertainment trend of integrating physical park assets into cross-platform media ecosystems makes the industry a logical candidate.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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With a packed card, integrating brand new signings might be challenging, suggesting their debuts could be held off until regular NXT television episodes resume post-event.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Centralizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centralizing. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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