1
: having a center
—often used in combination
a dark-centered coneflower
2
: having a center of curvature
—often used in combination
a 3-centered arch
3
: emotionally stable and secure
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She struggled with depression for years, but she's more centered now and able to live a full life.
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Karen Knudsen did not grow up in a scientifically centered home.
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Afshan Musani, CNBC, 18 June 2025
The drive is also designed to stay centered on the tire.
—New Atlas, 18 June 2025
These strains promote relaxation and focus while reducing anxiety, allowing individuals to experience clarity in a calm and centered state.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
Additional demonstrations may also take place, though the largest demonstrations remain centered in Los Angeles, where National Guard soldiers in tactical gear continue to patrol areas downtown.
—Nik Popli, Time, 9 June 2025
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Afshan Musani, CNBC, 18 June 2025
The drive is also designed to stay centered on the tire.
—New Atlas, 18 June 2025
These strains promote relaxation and focus while reducing anxiety, allowing individuals to experience clarity in a calm and centered state.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
Additional demonstrations may also take place, though the largest demonstrations remain centered in Los Angeles, where National Guard soldiers in tactical gear continue to patrol areas downtown.
—Nik Popli, Time, 9 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for centered
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“Centered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centered. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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