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
While most markets are polarized between a few big hits and lots of misses among local movies, their domestic box office is also being bolstered by Japanese anime, Southeast Asian horror, K-pop concert films and heartwarming dramas like How To Make Millions and Hong Kong’s The Last Dance.
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Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 14 May 2025
Americans in previous generations could avoid the news more easily and were not subjected to a constant barrage of polarizing negativity.
—Slaine, Boston Herald, 10 May 2025
The purpose of polarizing lenses is to block visible light, specifically glare from reflective surfaces.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 May 2025
The famed coach has built up a reputation that is oddly polarizing around the league.
—Tom Rende, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
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Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 14 May 2025
Americans in previous generations could avoid the news more easily and were not subjected to a constant barrage of polarizing negativity.
—Slaine, Boston Herald, 10 May 2025
The purpose of polarizing lenses is to block visible light, specifically glare from reflective surfaces.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 May 2025
The famed coach has built up a reputation that is oddly polarizing around the league.
—Tom Rende, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polarize
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Three cases were consolidated by the Supreme Court for the oral arguments.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The latest unrest in Libya’s capital could consolidate the power of Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah, prime minister of the divided country’s Government of National Unity (GNU) and an ally of Turkey.—
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CNN Money,
14 May 2025
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Remarkably, the vote against advancing the bill came after President Donald Trump had called on Republicans in a social media post to unite behind it.—
Kevin Freking,
Chicago Tribune,
18 May 2025
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What unites these contemporary sybarites with their stylish forebears is a powerful longing for freedom.—
Lynn Yaeger,
Vogue,
16 May 2025
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What Smart Investors Should Watch Investors who prioritize signals over noise should concentrate on pressure points instead of headlines.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Solar thermal setups capture the Sun's heat rather than its light, use reflectors to concentrate sunlight onto a receiver, and convert solar radiation directly into heat energy.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
18 May 2025
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The New Reality of AI in the Workplace Today, many AI tools are integrated straight into almost every SaaS application.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The series also masterfully integrates themes of community and legacy, highlighting the Duprees’ involvement in local politics and philanthropy.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
12 May 2025
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The media and retail giants signed a memorandum of understanding Thursday to merge their respective cinema chains — Megabox and Lotte Cinema — creating what would become the nation’s largest theatrical exhibition entity.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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Once the top three from each bracket are solidified, the queens will merge with the rest of the top competitors from all three groups.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2025
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“Polarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polarize. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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