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
Angel Cabrera's presence at the 2025 edition of the Masters Tournament has been as polarizing as expected.
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Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
The reaction was immediate and polarized — cheers erupted from some fans who are accustomed to Barkley’s blunt, unfiltered style, while others booed in audible disgust.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Likewise, businesses may want to consider investing in cities that are less politically polarized when making investment decisions.
—Zachary Russell, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2025
Reagan sought support from both sides of the aisle while Obama helped to polarize America by passing bills such as Obamacare only with Democrats.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2025
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Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
The reaction was immediate and polarized — cheers erupted from some fans who are accustomed to Barkley’s blunt, unfiltered style, while others booed in audible disgust.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Likewise, businesses may want to consider investing in cities that are less politically polarized when making investment decisions.
—Zachary Russell, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2025
Reagan sought support from both sides of the aisle while Obama helped to polarize America by passing bills such as Obamacare only with Democrats.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polarize
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Executives, insiders and sources agree that the move to consolidate her businesses is a smart one.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Between the lines: The cases come down to a formerly obscure Supreme Court case from 1935 known as Humphrey's Executor, and are widely expected to be consolidated and sent to the Supreme Court.—
Emily Peck,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
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Republican leaders in the House worked to unite their divided party behind the budget plan this week before Congress leaves town for a two-week recess.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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California has 43 Democratic House members, who tend to be united in questioning the Trump tariff policies.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Official vendors concentrate in Jackson Square, the Old U.S. Mint and along the riverfront.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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His reputation has been restored and reaffirmed at Villa, with a setup that enables him to concentrate on footballing matters and possess a level of oversight rarely seen among modern-day managers.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Connecting culture with community The theater does not stand alone; it has been carefully integrated into its urban surroundings to serve as both a cultural hub and a public gathering space.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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These factors are integrated into course material and field sessions non-stop.—
Ashley Thess,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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The platforms and device teams merged last year under Osterloh, who said the move was necessary for quicker integration of AI across all of Google's products.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
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Italian fashion houses to merge Prada struck a deal to buy rival Versace for $1.375 billion on Thursday.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Polarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polarize. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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