CENTRALIZES Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Sleep is when the brain consolidates memory, recalibrates stress and immune signaling and supports other restorative processes.

— Renée Onque, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
Billing consolidates through OpenRouter rather than a dozen provider accounts.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

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Beckon, which first won a Michelin star in 2023, is known for its chef’s tasting menu, while Major Tom concentrates on small plates and an extensive champagne list.

— Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 28 Aug. 2026
Over time, this can result in long stretches of bare stems closer to the pot as the plant concentrates on developing new growth on the tips of the vines.

— Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026

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