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
Monroe viewed political parties as the primary obstacle to such unity and believed that the government could operate without polarizing factions.
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Elizabeth M. Reese / Made By History, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
Gascón has acknowledged that his recommendation remains polarizing within his own office, with some prosecutors believing the abuse allegations and others arguing the brothers should remain behind bars for the rest of their lives.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2024
Image As part of the events program around the Neue Nationalgalerie show, the museum announced a daylong symposium to discuss how the conflict in Gaza was polarizing artists in Germany.
—Alex Marshall, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
After a polarizing presidential election cycle, many Americans are fantasizing about how to leave the U.S. and escape to another country.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Elizabeth M. Reese / Made By History, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
Gascón has acknowledged that his recommendation remains polarizing within his own office, with some prosecutors believing the abuse allegations and others arguing the brothers should remain behind bars for the rest of their lives.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2024
Image As part of the events program around the Neue Nationalgalerie show, the museum announced a daylong symposium to discuss how the conflict in Gaza was polarizing artists in Germany.
—Alex Marshall, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
After a polarizing presidential election cycle, many Americans are fantasizing about how to leave the U.S. and escape to another country.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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For example, a gig worker dashboard integrated into banking apps could consolidate multiple income sources (e.g., Uber, DoorDash) for an easy overview of cash flow.Ron Shevlin, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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The industry consolidated around platformers — the few companies like Microsoft and Sony that own the platforms that games are played on — instead of the many publishers that produce games.Dylan Shulman, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
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Each timepiece is special in its own way, but the three are united by key elements.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
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But as Oppenheimer explains it, the tie uniting all three and his filmmaking in general is a sense of compassion and hope.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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More time spent on social media means less time is being spent learning, concentrating and focusing on academic excellence.Omer Awan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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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
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The first few years of the initiative will be spent integrating the two programs.Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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As workloads increase and stress levels follow, integrating work commitments with home life becomes harder to navigate; especially for working mothers who may be adding childcare into the mix.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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While investigating one of Drake's experiments, Eddie's body merges with the alien Venom — leaving him with superhuman strength and power.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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For the spring 2025 ready-to-wear collection, Michele merged his own sensibilities with signature elements of Valentino.Julia Teti, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Polarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polarize. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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