centralizing

verb

Definition of centralizingnext
present participle of centralize
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. — 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for centralizing
  1. consolidating
  2. concentrating
  3. uniting
  4. integrating
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of consolidating
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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
  • To enhance your memory, begin by concentrating on one task at a time.
    — Mill Etienne, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of concentrating
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  • However, uniting teams with different priorities and workflows is easier said than done.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • 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
Definition of uniting
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of integrating

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