centralizes

verb

Definition of centralizesnext
present tense third-person singular of centralize
as in consolidates
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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  1. concentrates
  2. unites
  3. integrates
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  • Like many democracies, France is grappling with immigration, globalization, electoral polarization, and a changing media landscape that concentrates power in the hands of billionaires.
    Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
  • This noble rot concentrates the sugars of the grapes and after they are fermented the resulting wine is deliciously sweet.
    Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of concentrates
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  • The estate unites two old farms—one at the top of a hill, the other in a lush valley—into a single 22-room property.
    Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
  • What unites the society of Savile Row tailor Anderson & Sheppard is style, an obsession with cut and cloth, and the chance to work closely with the in-house tailors on looks for day, evening — and even bedtime.
    Samantha Conti, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of unites
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  • Organizations should look for a database that integrates chargemaster, clinical and quality RWD data from thousands of sites.
    Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Look for a platform that integrates seamlessly with existing core banking systems, enabling smooth interaction between digital assets and traditional finance.
    Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of integrates
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centralized

centralizes

centralizing

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