as in to consolidate
to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control
we will need to polarize all of the fractious environmental groups into a united front if we hope to win on this issue
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Recent Examples of polarize
His polarizing career ended in grand fashion with one of the most peculiar moments in recent NFL history.
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Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 17 June 2025
The issue is deeply polarized: 93 percent of Republicans back the plan, compared to just 18 percent of Democrats.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
This is yet another polarizing aspect of our contemporary times.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
But with both parties becoming increasingly polarized over the last several cycles, the Hawkeye State appears to be a conservative stronghold for the time being.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2025
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Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 17 June 2025
The issue is deeply polarized: 93 percent of Republicans back the plan, compared to just 18 percent of Democrats.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
This is yet another polarizing aspect of our contemporary times.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
But with both parties becoming increasingly polarized over the last several cycles, the Hawkeye State appears to be a conservative stronghold for the time being.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polarize
Verb
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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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This annual event unites nominees on Broadway to put on a show in just 10 days.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
23 June 2025
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This Chicago organization united the religious community and, among other projects, developed, implemented and oversaw the emergency shelter program in concert with Chicago’s city government.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
Verb
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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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Burnout manifests in the workplace as an inability to concentrate on tasks that previously felt manageable.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Verb
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The Leaf adopts Nissan's new 3-in-1 EV powertrain, which integrates the motor, inverter, and reducer.—
Chad Kirchner,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2025
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As more sensors enter the mix, there is a growing need for an open architecture that allows new sensors to be quickly integrated into the detection network.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Spent is an attempt to merge the early lessons of writing and drawing Dykes with those learned from the more mainstream books that followed.—
Book Marks
June 26,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
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The job cuts come as Paramount Global, parent of CBS, Paramount+, Comedy Central, MTV, Paramount Pictures and more, is still waiting for approval from the Trump administration’s FCC for its deal to merge with Skydance Media.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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“Polarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polarize. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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