1
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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2
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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as in equable
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Recent Examples of centered
Ani Freedman, Fortune, 20 June 2025
Karen Knudsen did not grow up in a scientifically centered home.
—Afshan Musani, CNBC, 18 June 2025
Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
The issue of decomposition The research centered on a type of battery known as LNMO (composed of lithium, nickel, manganese, and oxygen).
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2025
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Verb
That pair will be aimed at cyclists and have a centered camera.
—Ani Freedman, Fortune, 20 June 2025
Karen Knudsen did not grow up in a scientifically centered home.
—Afshan Musani, CNBC, 18 June 2025
Adjective
This three-day pop-up exhibition is not centered in one specific site but spread out among a couple of galleries and several dozen businesses along Payne Avenue.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
The issue of decomposition The research centered on a type of battery known as LNMO (composed of lithium, nickel, manganese, and oxygen).
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for centered
Verb
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The current epidemic of tariffs seemed to start out this way, but then consolidated and endured to the point of causing real economic damage.—
Mark Weisbrot,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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These observations and others were consolidated into his later book The Humane Interface, from which this article has already liberally quoted.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The second certification is an advanced program that’s focused on industry leaders including people managers, C-suite personnel, and high-potential employees.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Even as the macroenvironment signals uncertainty, Materazzo said the company is focused on continuing to deliver on its legacy and invest in its brand.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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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Wolcott is an equable type with cropped dark hair and a preference for business-casual attire, which in the Pacific Northwest qualifies as formal wear.—
E. Tammy Kim,
The New Yorker,
15 Jan. 2024
Verb
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Today’s use cases are limited, with most work concentrated on simulating chemistry and physics.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Because they are disproportionately concentrated in economically vulnerable sectors like retail and services, a steep rise in Black women’s unemployment is a red flag for what’s to come for the rest of the economy.—
Marianne Cooper,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The vocabulary being used by Qatar’s prime minister is strong, evocative and damning, a departure from his usual composed response to the incessant twists and turns of trying to end the 23-month war in Gaza.—
Paula Hancocks,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Remember, significant wealth can be created in the market by those who maintain a composed and strategic approach during times of volatility.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Rogaine is one of the most popular over-the-counter products powered by minoxidil—not to mention FDA-approved—at a high concentration crafted into a foam that can be integrated into your hair-care regimen with ease.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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There are several superstar cameos, and they’re nicely integrated into the movie’s slender plot.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While his name may have been mispronounced for the bulk of his career, Washington’s legacy as one of the greatest actors of all time remains unshakable.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Here, Hawke is once again fueled by an unshakable conviction, and he’s once again faced with considerable resistance.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The scope of Huntrix’s fictional audience is emphasized through overhead shots of massive arena concerts, and made more personal by close-ups of the eclectic men, women, and children united through their commitment.—
Yvonne Kim,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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Humanity, united by one language, settles on a plain in Shinar and begins constructing a tower to reach the heavens and make a name for themselves.—
John Fugelsang
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Centered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centered. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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