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Recent Examples of Synonyms for center (on)
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The work can be done faster, because it’s centralized, tightly choreographed, closely monitored and possibly automated — but also because multiple things can happen at the same time.—
Ben Christopher,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026 -
Large campuses allow companies to centralize high-density computing while supporting higher bandwidth, lower latency and improved reliability.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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As Farthing was assisting in traffic control, a man approached him from behind and stabbed him in the back, sheriff's office spokesperson Kim Peters said in a news release.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Feb. 2026
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And now, as the Super Bowl approaches, that pride is about to reach an even bigger stage.—
Jennifer A. Marcial Ocasio,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Center (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/center%20%28on%29. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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