as in consolidated
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 polarized
The country is politically polarized over the monthslong detention of former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
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Zia Ur-Rehman, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2024
If there’s anyone on your list who might dig the fast-looking matte white frames and polarized, reflective blue lenses, this is a score worth scooping up.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
Vance will bring Daniel Penny, the former Marine who was acquitted this week in the chokehold case that polarized the nation.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
Now that workplaces have become more polarized, there are negative impacts on both work relationships and how people collaborate.
—Liz Kislik, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
To verify these findings, the team next conducted three online surveys in which participants—who identified explicitly as Democrat or Republican—were first placed in either a highly politically polarized or a low-polarization scenario.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
In the suburb north of New York City, the plaintiffs argue, voting is racially polarized between Black and Hispanic voters and white voters who do not identify as Hispanic.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
But its domestic political scene remains polarized and fractious, with presidents on both sides of the political divide often facing calls for impeachment and prosecution.
—Nectar Gan, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
The results of both the 2020 and 2024 elections suggest the country is becoming less polarized by race, for example, which is almost certainly a good thing.
—David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2024
Zia Ur-Rehman, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2024
If there’s anyone on your list who might dig the fast-looking matte white frames and polarized, reflective blue lenses, this is a score worth scooping up.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
Vance will bring Daniel Penny, the former Marine who was acquitted this week in the chokehold case that polarized the nation.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
Now that workplaces have become more polarized, there are negative impacts on both work relationships and how people collaborate.
—Liz Kislik, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
To verify these findings, the team next conducted three online surveys in which participants—who identified explicitly as Democrat or Republican—were first placed in either a highly politically polarized or a low-polarization scenario.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
In the suburb north of New York City, the plaintiffs argue, voting is racially polarized between Black and Hispanic voters and white voters who do not identify as Hispanic.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
But its domestic political scene remains polarized and fractious, with presidents on both sides of the political divide often facing calls for impeachment and prosecution.
—Nectar Gan, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
The results of both the 2020 and 2024 elections suggest the country is becoming less polarized by race, for example, which is almost certainly a good thing.
—David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for polarized
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This was the weekend when Arsenal hammered Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest consolidated fourth place by beating Brentford, Bournemouth moved to fifth, Chelsea dropped points and Manchester City lost again.Nick Miller, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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The comprehensive dashboard allows for seamless monitoring of nutrition, workouts, sleep and overall wellness, all consolidated into a single, user-friendly interface.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
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In an economic study published in 1963, the historian Ping Chiu found that in California the two groups were mostly stratified into different labor pools, with the Chinese concentrated in lower-wage jobs in agriculture and industries such as textile and cigar manufacturing.Michael Luo, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
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The real estate market for high-end properties priced more than $5 million is limited in Sacramento, but luxury transactions are increasingly concentrated in the $3 million to $4 million range, Bishop said.David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 4 Jan. 2025
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Designed to be invisible with technology integrated throughout the acetate frames, as comfortable as any pair of glasses, and easy to set up (configuration takes less than two minutes), Nuance Audio frames are geared at people in their 50s and 60s who suffer from mild to moderate hearing loss.Martino Carrera, WWD, 3 Jan. 2025
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Learning must be integrated into every aspect of work, with leaders turning newfound knowledge into actionable results.William Arruda, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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The group’s roots can be traced to 2004, when an Iraqi extremist network led by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi merged with al-Qaeda to form ISIS’s predecessor group, al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI).Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 3 Jan. 2025
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The merger would mark the biggest reshaping in the global auto industry since Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA merged in 2021 to create Stellantis.Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Polarized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polarized. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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