center (on)

verb

Definition of center (on)next
as in to close in (on)

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  1. centralize
  2. approach
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  • Republicans have pushed schemes in Tallahassee to centralize and seize power there and pre-empt beneficial solutions tailored to local needs.
    — Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026
  • Amazon’s Quick centralizes provisioning and prioritizes data protection.
    — Jason Andersen, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of centralize
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  • How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
  • As his debut album approaches its one-year anniversary, Mason’s been feeling introspective about his career and the project.
    — Naomi Jeffries, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
Definition of approach
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“Center (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/center%20%28on%29. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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