as in to consolidate
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 centralize
But something similar has happened before: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau centralized various agencies’ responsibilities into one independent organization after a raft of subprime mortgages led to the financial crisis of 2008.
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Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2025
Instead, CIOs need to seek the best method and tools for their team to centralize and share AI data across the enterprise as well as the full AI portfolio.
—Lori Schafer, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Why Local Talent Strategies Are Emerging Now For decades, talent sourcing has been centralized, credential-focused, and geographically agnostic.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Many of the cases against Abbott have been centralized in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and one of those is set to go to trial in May in federal court in Chicago.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
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Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2025
Instead, CIOs need to seek the best method and tools for their team to centralize and share AI data across the enterprise as well as the full AI portfolio.
—Lori Schafer, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Why Local Talent Strategies Are Emerging Now For decades, talent sourcing has been centralized, credential-focused, and geographically agnostic.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Many of the cases against Abbott have been centralized in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and one of those is set to go to trial in May in federal court in Chicago.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for centralize
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Executives, insiders and sources agree that the move to consolidate her businesses is a smart one.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Between the lines: The cases come down to a formerly obscure Supreme Court case from 1935 known as Humphrey's Executor, and are widely expected to be consolidated and sent to the Supreme Court.—
Emily Peck,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
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Edward Lucas, the British writer who concentrates on security issues, thought this was a good idea.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
1 Apr. 2025
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Stream Dance Spa - Santa Fe, New Mexico Stream Dance Spa at Bishop's Lodge in Santa Fe, New Mexico, offers a serene retreat that concentrates on spiritual well-being for travelers seeking tranquility, self-realization and connection.—
Martie Bowser,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Even though bringing an integrating wellness program to the resort blurs the line between a casino and a resort hotel, Barry sees it as a worthwhile.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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According to Forbes, Cooper's plan could be integrated into the existing student loan servicing infrastructure without the need for major technological changes.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Centralize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centralize. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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