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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
Ryan Conner,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
If someone talks over you, stay generous yet firm and restate your idea calmly, because centered delivery often wins the room.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2026
Giles Hudson,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
The peak of the heat wave will be centered over Germany Saturday with many cities throughout the country expected to reach 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius).
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Taylor Ward,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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Adjective
Pearl loves pairing a round table with a single, centered fixture, while a rectangular table lends itself to different shapes and sculptural fixtures.
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Ryan Conner,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
If someone talks over you, stay generous yet firm and restate your idea calmly, because centered delivery often wins the room.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2026
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Dispute over church donations The dispute had centered on donations known as tithes, which are made when a church member donates 10% of their income to the organization.
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Giles Hudson,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
The peak of the heat wave will be centered over Germany Saturday with many cities throughout the country expected to reach 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius).
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Taylor Ward,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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But apart from displaying an occasional streak of stubbornness, Varsha too is an equable child who has never done anything surprising or untoward—at least not until 20 September 1969.
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Many aeronautical firsts occurred in the equable skies above this city.
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In the 2000s, Bloomberg consolidated the various agencies into a one-stop shop for navigating city government.
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The lawsuits were consolidated into one suit in January 2025.
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While the Supreme Court ruling focused specifically on cases in West Virginia and Idaho, it is expected to have far-reaching implications for those additional 25 states — and possibly more if other states pursue similar legislation.
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The party has focused on driving down consumer costs, seizing on what polling shows is deep dissatisfaction about the economy and worries about affordability.
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After opening the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay in Los Angeles, the United States followed it with a composed 2-0 victory over Australia in Seattle.
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While uniform cubes are suited for an elegant, composed presentation, torn croutons are a humble upgrade for nearly everything else where a little contrast is welcome.
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The British system concentrated ultimate authority in Parliament and the Crown.
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Berkshire Hathaway’s income portfolio is heavily concentrated.
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Ten films and four Toy Story sequels later, his joyful tunes have left an unshakable legacy at Disney.
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Your ferocious work ethic and absolutely unshakable moral fiber.
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The structural glazing is cleverly integrated into the hull and superstructure, with each pane of glass uniquely shaped and tinted to blend seamlessly with the steel and aluminum.
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After President Harry Truman integrated our military in 1948, the Army tried the color-blind approach.
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Under coach Sergej Barbarez, a former professional poker player, the gritty Bosnians rarely gamble, instead playing a disciplined and physical style that emphasizes compactness and swift counterattacks.
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On has instead built its strategy around premium pricing and disciplined supply.
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“Centered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centered. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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