as in consolidating
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 polarizing
The issue of whether and how to change the Supreme Court is deeply polarizing along partisan lines, with many Democrats demanding change in recent years and most Republicans dismissing those demands as efforts to stop the court's shift to the right.
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Tobi Raji The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
In the pantheon of comedy history, few bits are as polarizing as Gallagher‘s Sledge-O-Matic.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 29 Nov. 2024
But, Manning's candidacy has become polarizing.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
According to Underwood, who helped lay the groundwork for the Animal Keeping Ordinance before her retirement, introducing livestock to the discourse has been polarizing from the start.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 27 Nov. 2024
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Tobi Raji The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
In the pantheon of comedy history, few bits are as polarizing as Gallagher‘s Sledge-O-Matic.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 29 Nov. 2024
But, Manning's candidacy has become polarizing.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
According to Underwood, who helped lay the groundwork for the Animal Keeping Ordinance before her retirement, introducing livestock to the discourse has been polarizing from the start.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polarizing
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Field commissioned the report ahead of the possibility of consolidating the department’s services at either its headquarters at the town’s civic center or the police operations center on Los Gatos Boulevard.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
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The film Barbie, released in 2023 starring Margot Robbie, also featured a pair of pink Birkenstock Arizona sandals, consolidating its cool status.Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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However, uniting teams with different priorities and workflows is easier said than done.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Brett for me stands out as a beacon of connection—uniting people through humor, vibrant communities, and shared experiences.Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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This led to an explosion of technology development and, with funding concentrating on a smaller number of startups, set the playing field for 2025.Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Since the trial began, the Amazons have ventured out about three times a week to paste messages on both sides of the ramparts, but mostly concentrating on the intra-muros area near the courthouse.Catherine Porter, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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As businesses need to stay competitive, integrating AI solutions has become essential.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Denver’s below-average offense (22nd in total yards per game) is integrating new pieces during the final weeks in the hopes of becoming more dynamic.Scott Phillips, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Kyle Larson discussed the prospects of High Limit Racing merging with the World of Outlaws.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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With the first season deemed successful and warmly received, the prospect of merging these two racing entities has become a possibility.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Polarizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polarizing. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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