CENTER (ON) Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

center (on)

verb

Definition of center (on)

as in to close in (on)

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The Kansas City Board of Elections centralized its polling system in 2019, so voters are able to go to any of its 80 polling locations in Kansas City and cast their ballot, Ealom said.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
The top of the table Synergies come with pairing sports teams, from centralizing operations to selling sponsorships across multiple clubs.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2026

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centering (on)

center (on)

centerpiece

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