as in equable
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as in consolidated
to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control
centered administrative duties under the command of a single person
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as in focused
to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective
the students centered their attention on final exams
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Recent Examples of centered
Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
Whether through personal practices like journaling or professional environments that promote mindful engagement, mindfulness provides a pathway to a more centered, fulfilling life.
—Open Up, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Like the Cincinnati Union Terminal’s centered clock and the inward-facing bas-reliefs flanking the arched building, ornamentation, as well as color, is added harmoniously with the structure.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2024
On top of her medication regimen, social media breaks and daily therapy sessions have helped Lee stay centered.
—Kayla Blanton, SELF, 23 July 2024
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Adjective
The grounding energy of the new moon in Capricorn on December 30 will close out both the month and 2024 in a more centered and motivated way.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
Whether through personal practices like journaling or professional environments that promote mindful engagement, mindfulness provides a pathway to a more centered, fulfilling life.
—Open Up, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Like the Cincinnati Union Terminal’s centered clock and the inward-facing bas-reliefs flanking the arched building, ornamentation, as well as color, is added harmoniously with the structure.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2024
On top of her medication regimen, social media breaks and daily therapy sessions have helped Lee stay centered.
—Kayla Blanton, SELF, 23 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for centered
Adjective
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Wolcott is an equable type with cropped dark hair and a preference for business-casual attire, which in the Pacific Northwest qualifies as formal wear.—
E. Tammy Kim,
The New Yorker,
15 Jan. 2024
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The elves with which the casual viewer or reader is familiar may be noble, equable creatures.—
Jack Butler,
National Review,
31 Dec. 2023
Verb
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This was the weekend when Arsenal hammered Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest consolidated fourth place by beating Brentford, Bournemouth moved to fifth, Chelsea dropped points and Manchester City lost again.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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The comprehensive dashboard allows for seamless monitoring of nutrition, workouts, sleep and overall wellness, all consolidated into a single, user-friendly interface.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
22 Dec. 2024
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Researchers specifically focused on the Gulf of California, a biodiversity hotspot.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2025
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The path through the Government Administration and Elections Committee is unusual for a bill focused principally on electric utilities, which are normally the purview of the legislature’s Energy and Technology Committee.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2025
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The Mexican side looked more composed in the second half, creating more scoring opportunities, especially after Sarah Luebbert (former Chicago Red Stars and University of Missouri standout) came on as a substitute and threatened Gotham’s defense.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Today Diddy seemed more composed, though how long that will last is TBD.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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In an economic study published in 1963, the historian Ping Chiu found that in California the two groups were mostly stratified into different labor pools, with the Chinese concentrated in lower-wage jobs in agriculture and industries such as textile and cigar manufacturing.—
Michael Luo,
The New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2025
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The real estate market for high-end properties priced more than $5 million is limited in Sacramento, but luxury transactions are increasingly concentrated in the $3 million to $4 million range, Bishop said.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Consumers have since voted with their feet, demonstrating an unshakable preference for in-person shopping.—
Greg Petro,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Their memory for places and for their home roost is unshakable, as homing pigeons have demonstrated.—
Ian Frazier,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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Stay disciplined in your role as manager, and don’t wait for quarterly reviews to make changes—assess budget performance regularly and adjust.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Women often outperform men in investing by a modest but meaningful margin — about 0.40% per year — due to a more disciplined and risk-aware approach.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
10 May 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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For example, a custom AI model integrated into a mobile application.—
Mark Johnson,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Centered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centered. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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