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
Listen to this article 2 min The NFL owners are expected to reengage in talks about the polarizing tush push on Wednesday at league meetings.
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
The new documentary captures the polarizing actor’s attempt to start a free educational theatre company in South Central Los Angeles in 2018.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 May 2025
Their content, which has a public access TV vibe to it, has been polarizing — many of the comments ridicule the pair while others are made in their defense.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
Audience reviews were polarized, but some people really loved it.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 16 May 2025
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
The new documentary captures the polarizing actor’s attempt to start a free educational theatre company in South Central Los Angeles in 2018.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 May 2025
Their content, which has a public access TV vibe to it, has been polarizing — many of the comments ridicule the pair while others are made in their defense.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
Audience reviews were polarized, but some people really loved it.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polarize
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Most digital consumer business markets eventually consolidate to a few major players with the winners commanding 30%-plus market share, and Rocket has a clear path to victory.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
24 May 2025
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The changes are also to consolidate personnel and equipment in one place.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2025
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In 2021, she was credited with uniting Democratic Congress members in support of the $1 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan, which set out to rebuild America’s roads, bridges and rails, expand access to clean drinking water, and more.—
Forbes Under 30 Team,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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For regional talent, this kind of seating is a celebration of a rich heritage that unites the region.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
29 May 2025
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These disruptions and the resulting symptoms like headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, difficulty concentrating, memory lapses, balance issues, sensitivity to light and noise and personality changes can last minutes to days to even weeks and months.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Paris Baguette has 58 locations in California, mostly concentrated in the Bay Area and Southern California.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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Your broader focus should be on integrating systems in a seamless way that can evolve over time, as needed.—
Swapna Sathyan,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Unlike Yang’s other concepts (Baku is a high-end Japanese restaurant while Yama offers a more casual setting with hibachi, sushi and bento boxes), Sora focuses on French cuisine, with Asian influences integrated throughout each course.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
5 June 2025
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Coupled with a legacy tennis brand such as HEAD, Broomfield says the capsule collection uniquely merges both function and form.—
Ruth Etiesit Samuel,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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As an aside, this paper also states that the LMC may merge with the Milky Way within the next two billion years.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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“Polarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polarize. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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