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
This was partly a result of a new dynamic in Washington, where Congress was growing increasingly polarized.
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Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Perhaps polarizing for fans of the original Marvel’s Daredevil series that ran for three seasons on Netflix was Born Again‘s killing of a main character, and in the first eight minutes.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 10 Mar. 2025
Musk’s recent actions with DOGE have been particularly polarizing, spurring buyer’s remorse for some Tesla drivers.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2025
Legal experts caution that Levin’s motion risks further polarizing institutions at a time of national crisis, with Israel embroiled in war and mounting international scrutiny over its Gaza campaign.
—Eugenia Yosef, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
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Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Perhaps polarizing for fans of the original Marvel’s Daredevil series that ran for three seasons on Netflix was Born Again‘s killing of a main character, and in the first eight minutes.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 10 Mar. 2025
Musk’s recent actions with DOGE have been particularly polarizing, spurring buyer’s remorse for some Tesla drivers.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2025
Legal experts caution that Levin’s motion risks further polarizing institutions at a time of national crisis, with Israel embroiled in war and mounting international scrutiny over its Gaza campaign.
—Eugenia Yosef, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polarize
Verb
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The plan included consolidating underperforming retail locations and workforce reductions.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 2025
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Currently Hugo Boss is consolidating New York personnel into its Mexico operation, which will then provide back office functions for the whole of the Americas region, Mueller said.—
Cathrin Schaer,
WWD,
13 Mar. 2025
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As Messi’s team worked together seamlessly on the world’s biggest stage, so too must the team members within any organization—whether in sports or business—unite to achieve its goals.—
PJ Bain,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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For more than 50 years, the music industry has united around the Spirit of Life campaign, raising nearly $170 million to support City of Hope’s lifesaving research and care.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Take two minutes to breathe deeply and concentrate on your breath.—
David Ko,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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For decades, the feds predominantly chose to only target businesses that expressly marketed their products as poppers intended for inhalation, concentrating their enforcement efforts on more dangerous drugs.—
David Mack,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2025
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These factors are integrated into course material and field sessions non-stop.—
Ashley Thess,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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Individuals begin to emotionally integrate the change.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Set to hit shelves on Oct. 7, The Crimson Throne merges elements from the beloved series Outlander and the work of celebrated fantasy writer Holly Black.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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Rap groups such as Stetsasonic, Gang Starr, De La Soul, and A Tribe Called Quest merged introspective lyricism with the boundless sonic textures of legends like Davis, Hancock, and Coltrane.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Polarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polarize. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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