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
Ironically, Eilish is somewhat infamous for her polarizing remarks on how long a concert should be.
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Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
The choice has polarized the country for months and led to anxiety among voters — especially Bay Area Democrats watching early returns.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
The nation is more polarized than at any point since the Civil War.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 6 Nov. 2024
The campaigns exposed deep divides between the candidates and polarized the nation.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
The choice has polarized the country for months and led to anxiety among voters — especially Bay Area Democrats watching early returns.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
The nation is more polarized than at any point since the Civil War.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 6 Nov. 2024
The campaigns exposed deep divides between the candidates and polarized the nation.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polarize
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Meanwhile, corporations could form alliances to consolidate their already considerable strength.Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
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The gambit helped to consolidate Republican support behind Garvey and vault him past fierce competitor Rep. Katie Porter, an Orange County Democrat, who finished a distant third.Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
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The world’s tallest and shortest women have been united!Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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While fans were rightly skeptical about whether the Mouse House would be able—or even want—to recapture the slightly countercultural environment in which the series was originally created, one hopeful thought united them all: Whatever Disney concocted could not be worse than the Prequel Trilogy.Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024
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The boycott, which concentrated on the use of pesticides, began in 1984 by union organizer Cesar Chavez.Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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The team decided to let the fruit hang on the vine a little longer than normal, which allowed the flavors to concentrate before picking.Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
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Both Apple and Google are starting to integrate Generative AI into their smartphone operating systems.Larry Magid, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Because the light seamlessly integrates into the band, the beam is steady when running.Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Drawing inspiration from his childhood memories in India, an old tinsel tree inherited from his aunt, Gupta merges cultural influences to create a unique, joyful tribute to the festive spirit.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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In 2019, Cindi Berger and Mark Owens merged Hollywood’s two largest publicity firms, PMK*BNC and Rogers & Cowan, forming a marketing colossus with Berger as chairman and Owens as CEO.Gene Maddaus, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Polarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polarize. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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