1
as in consolidating
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 focusing
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 centering
The book is meant to provide a framework for experimenting and learning quickly, running a startup that isn't burning cash, measuring real progress and centering human creativity.
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Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2025
The team behind Topicals, moderated by Kiana Murden alongside Roxana Ontiveros and Helena Youhana, unpacked how the brand continues to challenge industry norms by centering culture and authenticity in every campaign.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
An exile tells the story of her statelessness in vignettes and reflections, centering on the objects that tie her to a place.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Oklahoma’s thriving Red Dirt music scene took root following Guthrie’s death in 1967, when a handful of songwriters in the state decided to collaborate, in the process centering their music around Guthrie’s blue-collar values.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Users on social media spent the weekend speculating who might be playing the part, with rumors centering on former late-night host and musical theater actor James Corden.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2025
Rossi’s centering pass landed perfectly on Tarasenko’s stick blade, and the veteran ripped a rising shot over the shoulder of Flyers goalie Dan Vladar.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
The franchise is believed to be centering its search on Brondello.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The term tradwife refers to a modern-day housewife who embraces traditional gender roles, centering her life around homemaking, childcare and supporting her husband—not financially, but through homecooked meals and providing a clean and tidy living environment.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2025
The team behind Topicals, moderated by Kiana Murden alongside Roxana Ontiveros and Helena Youhana, unpacked how the brand continues to challenge industry norms by centering culture and authenticity in every campaign.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
An exile tells the story of her statelessness in vignettes and reflections, centering on the objects that tie her to a place.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Oklahoma’s thriving Red Dirt music scene took root following Guthrie’s death in 1967, when a handful of songwriters in the state decided to collaborate, in the process centering their music around Guthrie’s blue-collar values.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Users on social media spent the weekend speculating who might be playing the part, with rumors centering on former late-night host and musical theater actor James Corden.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2025
Rossi’s centering pass landed perfectly on Tarasenko’s stick blade, and the veteran ripped a rising shot over the shoulder of Flyers goalie Dan Vladar.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
The franchise is believed to be centering its search on Brondello.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The term tradwife refers to a modern-day housewife who embraces traditional gender roles, centering her life around homemaking, childcare and supporting her husband—not financially, but through homecooked meals and providing a clean and tidy living environment.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for centering
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Both James’ attorneys and the Justice Department supported the idea of consolidating the challenges, which will be considered by an out-of-district judge already appointed this week.—
Pierre Thomas,
ABC News,
24 Oct. 2025
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In a spot that previously housed a portico, an excavator can be seen consolidating the rubble to be hauled away.—
Thomas Bordeaux,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Archer isn’t the only eVTOL company focusing on the UAE with Joby, one of its main competitors, hoping to launch in Dubai next year, with launch facilities currently under construction as sites including Dubai International Airport, according to Aviation Week.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Attempting to block out everything off the court and focusing on basketball seems to be a strategy filtering down from Splitter who remained guarded in his press conference after the game when asked about Billups.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Difficulty concentrating is a common complaint among people experiencing SAD, Justin Puder, PhD, a psychologist based in Boca Raton, Florida, tells SELF.—
Maggie O'Neill,
SELF,
20 Oct. 2025
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This effect is analogous to concentrating sunlight with a magnifying glass to ignite a dry leaf.—
Richard J. Price,
The Conversation,
15 Oct. 2025
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In terms of strategics, the growing media and entertainment trend of integrating physical park assets into cross-platform media ecosystems makes the industry a logical candidate.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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With a packed card, integrating brand new signings might be challenging, suggesting their debuts could be held off until regular NXT television episodes resume post-event.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Many regional observers believe Barghouti is the only figure capable of uniting the Palestinians; polls show him as a leading candidate in a hypothetical election for President of the Palestinian Authority.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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European Literature Night 2025 returns to New York for its seventh edition, uniting a dynamic lineup of authors and translators from across Europe for an unforgettable evening of readings, discussions, and literary exchange.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Schichts managed to survive and thrive, building the company, merging with Unilever, founding a cinema, building international networks and even taking to the skies in airplane races.—
Will Tizard,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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The district has already closed the school, merging it with Forest Oak Middle School, but Morath has said that many schools in the district are struggling.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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Since its founding, the brand has become known for combining modern design with inclusivity and cultural storytelling.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Oct. 2025
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Until the web is fully passkey-ready, combining the two provides both convenience and resilience, giving you a seamless experience across multiple devices and services.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Centering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centering. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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