centralizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of centralize
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 By law, the armed forces of Ukraine, like every major military in the world, centralizes weapons orders via the defense ministry. — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026 Aside from securing more than $1 billion in new funding for public transit, the state’s new landmark mass transit law centralizes planning, budgeting and service standards across the agencies and gives Preckwinkle more sway in their decision-making. — A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026 Amazon’s Quick centralizes provisioning and prioritizes data protection. — Jason Andersen, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 This new division centralizes everything from product definition and R&D testing to final operations, streamlining the path from public trials to market deployment. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026 Built by interior designers, the platform centralizes specifications while layering in procurement, collaboration, and budgeting visibility. — 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for centralizes
  1. consolidates
  2. concentrates
  3. integrates
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  • This consolidates a vast array of sports, including NFL, NBA, MLB, Premier League, and Olympics, onto one platform.
    — Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Instead of paying for several AI tools every month, this consolidates the entire stack into a single purchase.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 25 July 2026
Definition of consolidates
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  • This allows the mixture to reduce to a thicker consistency and concentrates the flavor.
    — Torie Cox, Southern Living, 27 July 2026
  • Ownership concentrates among people who actively want the shares, and each funding round sends another public signal that demand remains strong.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of concentrates
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  • Scoot's leadership masterfully integrates creativity with commercial discipline, utilizing data to enhance, not dictate, judgment.
    — Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Her work often integrates the modes of perception, underscoring the ephemerality of experience in the hosting venues of her exhibitions.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 31 July 2026
Definition of integrates

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