as in consolidating
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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Recent Examples of centralizing
The first article explored whether crypto can counter AI’s centralizing force and meet an increasingly insatiable need for compute.
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Christian Catalini, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
He was charged with guiding the league through a restructuring, which included centralizing the league’s television and commercial rights and operations.
—Paul Tenorio, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
Google centralizing privacy monitoring helps do that.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Management consultants borrow a page from basic microeconomic theory and argue that centralizing call centers can enable more specializations of tasks—and more throughput.
—Sachin H. Jain, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Management plans to raise additional funds through equity securities and reduce expenses by centralizing operations.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
That included centralizing oversight of compliance, fiscal and governance matters for nonprofit human service providers under contract with the city.
—Christian Wade | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Oct. 2024
Having brought several divisions closer together over the past year or so, the BBC’s commercial arm will launch a Global Content Sales division with Brown overseeing content sales across all regions while centralizing global operations and content investment.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024
Understanding key contract terms—such as payment rates and reimbursement schedules—and centralizing this information ensures easy access for ongoing evaluation and future optimization.
—Chandler Barron, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Christian Catalini, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
He was charged with guiding the league through a restructuring, which included centralizing the league’s television and commercial rights and operations.
—Paul Tenorio, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
Google centralizing privacy monitoring helps do that.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Management consultants borrow a page from basic microeconomic theory and argue that centralizing call centers can enable more specializations of tasks—and more throughput.
—Sachin H. Jain, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Management plans to raise additional funds through equity securities and reduce expenses by centralizing operations.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
That included centralizing oversight of compliance, fiscal and governance matters for nonprofit human service providers under contract with the city.
—Christian Wade | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Oct. 2024
Having brought several divisions closer together over the past year or so, the BBC’s commercial arm will launch a Global Content Sales division with Brown overseeing content sales across all regions while centralizing global operations and content investment.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024
Understanding key contract terms—such as payment rates and reimbursement schedules—and centralizing this information ensures easy access for ongoing evaluation and future optimization.
—Chandler Barron, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for centralizing
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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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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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To enhance your memory, begin by concentrating on one task at a time.—
Mill Etienne,
Forbes,
20 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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His professional trajectory exemplifies a holistic approach to service, integrating military experience, business strategy, and humanitarian principles.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
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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“Centralizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centralizing. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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