as in consolidates
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 centralizes
Built by interior designers, the platform centralizes specifications while layering in procurement, collaboration, and budgeting visibility.
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 15 May 2026
This film represents rural Punjab with a gaze rarely seen, one that centralizes humanity and desire.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Koofr centralizes your existing accounts, including Dropbox, Google Drive, Amazon, and OneDrive, giving you one hub for all your files.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Rivermate’s platform centralizes these activities, providing organizations with a consolidated view of their international workforce and standardized processes across countries.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
As an agency management platform, Epic centralizes an insurance agency's day-to-day operations, from policy administration and client data to commissions.
—John Hyatt, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Based primarily out of Atlanta, the filmmaker centralizes communities which, prior to his 2005 breakout Diary of a Mad Black Woman, were not often showcased on mainstream multiplex screens.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Sep. 2025
Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 15 May 2026
This film represents rural Punjab with a gaze rarely seen, one that centralizes humanity and desire.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Koofr centralizes your existing accounts, including Dropbox, Google Drive, Amazon, and OneDrive, giving you one hub for all your files.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Rivermate’s platform centralizes these activities, providing organizations with a consolidated view of their international workforce and standardized processes across countries.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
As an agency management platform, Epic centralizes an insurance agency's day-to-day operations, from policy administration and client data to commissions.
—John Hyatt, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Based primarily out of Atlanta, the filmmaker centralizes communities which, prior to his 2005 breakout Diary of a Mad Black Woman, were not often showcased on mainstream multiplex screens.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for centralizes
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The Enterprise Browser consolidates these capabilities, allowing organizations to simplify their IT programs while improving the user experience.—
Michelle Castillo,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Brazil’s Nicho54 Institute is launching Cinemateca Negra (Black Brazilian Cinematheque in literal translation), an original publication that consolidates data about Black films in Brazil.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Energy insecurity concentrates among lower‑income households, renters, and Black and Latino communities.—
Anthony Nicome,
STAT,
13 May 2026
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Appliances, coils and range hoods The kitchen concentrates several of the most common fire hazard hotspots.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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Consus integrates institutional research with tactical portfolio management intended to adapt to economic conditions, interest-rate movements, and inflationary pressures.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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The model also boasts 800 V charging and cell-to-body integration, a structural load-bearing battery design that integrates battery cells directly into the vehicle’s floor and walls.—
Kristin Shaw,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2026
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“Centralizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centralizes. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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