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
Predictive Consumer Analytics An industry-specific cloud solution can revolutionize operations by centralizing data and automating workflows tailored to sector needs.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, once an advocate of free markets, has presided over a new era of state capitalism, centralizing the banking industry and exerting state control over foreign investment.
—Michael Brenes, Foreign Affairs, 28 Jan. 2025
One of the biggest changes in the last few years has been centralizing the program for the country’s best talents at the Queensland Tennis Centre in Brisbane.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
In 2013, Xi created the National Security Commission, which had the effect of centralizing decision-making regarding military issues.
—Sam Bresnick, Foreign Affairs, 31 Dec. 2024
Instead of empowering junior officers to make independent decisions, the PLA has long had a penchant for centralizing decision-making authority among senior commanders.
—Sam Bresnick, Foreign Affairs, 31 Dec. 2024
The first article explored whether crypto can counter AI’s centralizing force and meet an increasingly insatiable need for compute.
—Christian Catalini, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
He was charged with guiding the league through a restructuring, which included centralizing the league’s television and commercial rights and operations.
—Paul Tenorio, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
Google centralizing privacy monitoring helps do that.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, once an advocate of free markets, has presided over a new era of state capitalism, centralizing the banking industry and exerting state control over foreign investment.
—Michael Brenes, Foreign Affairs, 28 Jan. 2025
One of the biggest changes in the last few years has been centralizing the program for the country’s best talents at the Queensland Tennis Centre in Brisbane.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
In 2013, Xi created the National Security Commission, which had the effect of centralizing decision-making regarding military issues.
—Sam Bresnick, Foreign Affairs, 31 Dec. 2024
Instead of empowering junior officers to make independent decisions, the PLA has long had a penchant for centralizing decision-making authority among senior commanders.
—Sam Bresnick, Foreign Affairs, 31 Dec. 2024
The first article explored whether crypto can counter AI’s centralizing force and meet an increasingly insatiable need for compute.
—Christian Catalini, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
He was charged with guiding the league through a restructuring, which included centralizing the league’s television and commercial rights and operations.
—Paul Tenorio, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
Google centralizing privacy monitoring helps do that.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for centralizing
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Field commissioned the report ahead of the possibility of consolidating the department’s services at either its headquarters at the town’s civic center or the police operations center on Los Gatos Boulevard.—
Isha Trivedi,
The Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2024
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The film Barbie, released in 2023 starring Margot Robbie, also featured a pair of pink Birkenstock Arizona sandals, consolidating its cool status.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
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This led to an explosion of technology development and, with funding concentrating on a smaller number of startups, set the playing field for 2025.—
Jeff Mahler,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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To enhance your memory, begin by concentrating on one task at a time.—
Mill Etienne,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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However, uniting teams with different priorities and workflows is easier said than done.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Brett for me stands out as a beacon of connection—uniting people through humor, vibrant communities, and shared experiences.—
Lawrence Wintermeyer,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Since studios and media companies began integrating AI into their operations, there has been pushback from consumers and those working in Hollywood about how the emerging technology will be used in pre- and post-production.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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This involves integrating generative AI with robotics for battle damage assessment operations.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Centralizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centralizing. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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