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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
Extending living areas outdoors can also help your home feel bigger, like centering an alfresco sitting room around a backyard patio.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
In overtime, Fillier received a centering pass from Maja Nylén Persson and flicked it over the glove of Maddie Rooney for her seventh goal in the last six games.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
His YouTube page, once an online venue for his songs, was more recently dedicated to paranoid rants about his family members, some centering on his relationship with his grandfather, and others where Valdez displayed bizarre behavior like imitating Nazi soldiers.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
At the same time, the studio is re-centering the battle royale itself, adding new weapons like the X-Ray Cannon and Uzis, high-risk Banan Altars, and new Super Animals born from alien experimentation and space-age engineering.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Watermelon Pictures is a new company from brothers Badie and Hamza Ali, who are centering their work around Palestinian stories.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
Her advocacy for children in Gaza had led to a torrent of criticism from right-wing groups that accused her of antisemitism for centering Palestinian children rather than Israelis.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2026
The search results do not contain substantive opposing views that argue against removing Chavez’s name or centering the survivors’ accounts.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Garland gave Columbus a 2-1 lead with 59 seconds remaining when his centering attempt deflected in off a defender.
—CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
In overtime, Fillier received a centering pass from Maja Nylén Persson and flicked it over the glove of Maddie Rooney for her seventh goal in the last six games.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
His YouTube page, once an online venue for his songs, was more recently dedicated to paranoid rants about his family members, some centering on his relationship with his grandfather, and others where Valdez displayed bizarre behavior like imitating Nazi soldiers.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
At the same time, the studio is re-centering the battle royale itself, adding new weapons like the X-Ray Cannon and Uzis, high-risk Banan Altars, and new Super Animals born from alien experimentation and space-age engineering.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Watermelon Pictures is a new company from brothers Badie and Hamza Ali, who are centering their work around Palestinian stories.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
Her advocacy for children in Gaza had led to a torrent of criticism from right-wing groups that accused her of antisemitism for centering Palestinian children rather than Israelis.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2026
The search results do not contain substantive opposing views that argue against removing Chavez’s name or centering the survivors’ accounts.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Garland gave Columbus a 2-1 lead with 59 seconds remaining when his centering attempt deflected in off a defender.
—CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for centering
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Of the state's 2,300 degree programs, 210 are being eliminated or suspended, 374 are merging or consolidating into another existing degree program or into a new one, and another 472 that the state law triggered a review of are here to stay.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2026
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Major streamers like Netflix also have been consolidating their influence in a buyer’s market of late and haven’t felt compelled to invest time or resources in events like Realscreen.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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And again, as with hair shedding, lifestyle changes — such as focusing on scalp hygiene and stress reduction, and skipping tight hairstyles — can make a big difference.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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In her role, Tyson will lead day-to-day financial matters, overseeing all fiscal operations and long-term financial planning, focusing on budgeting, forecasting and revenue distribution.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Gradually drizzle ¼ cup egg mixture into broth, concentrating in a single area; repeat with remaining egg mixture in ¼-cupfuls in different areas.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Breindel suggests that concentrating investment on audiences with higher conversion potential may help support stronger ROI and more efficient acquisition costs.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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According to a report on compliance planning for 2026, organizations across industries are reassessing operating models to better manage divergent regulations while integrating technology to improve efficiency and oversight.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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This year’s event will focus on the three key themes of integrating AI into production workflows, the ethical and responsible use of AI, and education, through real-world examples.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Ranchers of the borderlands have already achieved the impossible, uniting groups from opposite ends of the political spectrum under the banner of safeguarding the borderlands.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Take the famous photograph of the driving of the ceremonial golden spike uniting the railroad companies.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Mar. 2026
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Northern Missouri, southern Iowa and north-central Illinois are under the highest threat Friday evening as any isolated supercells could pack a punch before merging into larger storm lines.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Of the state's 2,300 degree programs, 210 are being eliminated or suspended, 374 are merging or consolidating into another existing degree program or into a new one, and another 472 that the state law triggered a review of are here to stay.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2026
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MyToonz is our strategic response to the connected TV revolution, combining storytelling excellence with smart distribution.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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Trump is combining the art of war with the art of the deal.—
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FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Centering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centering. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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