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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
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
While Harris Reed had more exaggerated bottom lashes and more clustered to the outer wing, lashes at Dreaming Eli were more centered and top-heavy, leaving the bottom lashes natural.
—Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
Martin Silva Rey, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Ensure the parchment paper is centered in the microwave, away from the walls, to prevent it from sticking to the walls or rotating tray.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Try to stay centered and prioritize your peace of mind.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
While Harris Reed had more exaggerated bottom lashes and more clustered to the outer wing, lashes at Dreaming Eli were more centered and top-heavy, leaving the bottom lashes natural.
—Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
Bad Bunny is not an alternative act but a mainstream one, even if that mainstream no longer looks centered on English-language music or white audiences, Díaz said.
—Martin Silva Rey, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Ensure the parchment paper is centered in the microwave, away from the walls, to prevent it from sticking to the walls or rotating tray.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for centered
Adjective
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Many aeronautical firsts occurred in the equable skies above this city.—
Eric DuVall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Journalism’s trainer Michael McCarthy has been quite equable about all the chatter out of that direction.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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In addition to the 3,000 cases in federal court, around 500 separate cases against Uber have been consolidated in California state court.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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San Jose Unified School District released a list of up to nine elementary schools that could be closed or consolidated next year in an effort to address years of declining student enrollment and budget constraints.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The visit by Ali Larijani, a former Iranian parliament speaker who now serves as the secretary to the country's Supreme National Security Council, likely focused on what comes next after the initial round of indirect talks held last week in Muscat with the Americans.—
JON GAMBRELL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Israeli intelligence expert Sima Shein has warned that negotiations narrowly focused on nuclear restrictions could leave Israel exposed.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Comfortable Ride: Adaptive dynamics with the optional air suspension provides a smooth and composed ride, even on rough roads and off road trails.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2026
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When the center returned to Minnesota, Finch saw a player who was more composed and sure of how to use his boundless energy within the context of the game.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
15 Jan. 2026
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Fighting rages on Since the RSF overran el-Fasher, which had been one of the army’s last strongholds in Darfur, fighting has recently concentrated in various areas of Kordofan.—
Noha Elhennawy,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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One subtype was marked by early damage concentrated in the brain’s cortex, while the other was dominated by degeneration in white matter regions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The heat remains between Cathy and Heathcliff, and this unshakable bond ensures their mutual destruction.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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In short, investors are questioning the once-unshakable dominance of software and tech.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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As part of the acquisition, Achillo Pinto’s chief financial officer Andrea Rossi has been named chief executive officer of Canepa 1966, which will continue to operate as a fully independent business entity, albeit integrated into the Achillo Pinto manufacturing ecosystem.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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It is also integrated into the national 15th Five-Year Plan to accelerate technology development.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Amid the nods to social media and cancel culture and the shallow perils of modern celebrity, the image of Taylor-Joy’s disciplined group of insurgents, who speak in almost archaic, poetic dialogue, strikes a bracing contrast.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
5 Feb. 2026
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Information sharing will always be a work in progress that requires ongoing training and disciplined practice.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Centered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centered. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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