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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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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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Recent Examples of centered
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
While Harris Reed had more exaggerated bottom lashes and more clustered to the outer wing, lashes at Dreaming Eli were more centered and top-heavy, leaving the bottom lashes natural.
—Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The offering features a 10-course progression centered on nigiri, a handroll and dessert, served in a 25-seat dining room on select Friday nights.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Try to stay centered and prioritize your peace of mind.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
While Harris Reed had more exaggerated bottom lashes and more clustered to the outer wing, lashes at Dreaming Eli were more centered and top-heavy, leaving the bottom lashes natural.
—Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
Their late-night hours also offer a nighttime spot to meet up that's not a bar centered around alcohol.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The offering features a 10-course progression centered on nigiri, a handroll and dessert, served in a 25-seat dining room on select Friday nights.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for centered
Adjective
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Many aeronautical firsts occurred in the equable skies above this city.—
Eric DuVall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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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
Verb
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Long before arriving in the Netherlands, Mellerio had already consolidated its position as a reference jeweler for royalty.—
Marta Martínez Tato,
Vanity Fair,
25 Jan. 2026
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The election had to be conducted within 140 days — or up to 200 days if consolidated with another election.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, the experts point to Meghan Markle’s expanding business pursuits in California, where the Duchess of Sussex has focused on building an entrepreneurial empire in her home state.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Another 2022 study from Rutgers University, focused on COVID-19 news, found that greater daily exposure to news about the virus was linked to higher same-day and next-day worry about the pandemic as well as feelings of hopelessness and general worry.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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When the center returned to Minnesota, Finch saw a player who was more composed and sure of how to use his boundless energy within the context of the game.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
15 Jan. 2026
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The usually very composed DiCaprio is going viral for getting playful during one of the show's commercial breaks, as he was captured laughing, smiling, and doing a very hammy impression of a person who was off camera.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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Existing carbon capture and conversion technologies typically require separate steps, with CO₂ concentrated before it can be converted into useful chemicals.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Cooking frozen vegetables directly helps prevent excess moisture from leaching out and keeps flavors concentrated.—
Amber Love Bond,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This unshakable belief in his own self-sovereignty offers a welcome contrast to the islanders’ inherent fear of change.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Hyperrational thought experiments, forceful debates on whether AI could be shaped for the better, an unshakable belief in technological progress—these are classic Anthropic qualities.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
28 Jan. 2026
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The leaders’ commitment to those key values was integrated thoughtfully through sourcing and packaging decisions.—
Serenity Gibbons,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Flight tests confirmed its performance, and its modular architecture allows it to be integrated into a range of UAV platforms, supporting broader use beyond the initial rollout.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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McKinsey found that disciplined prioritization delivers 40% more value—not because leaders picked better priorities, but because the organization had room to absorb them.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The company noted that its Q3 revenue performance reflects the challenging consumer environment and its continued focus on improving the quality of its revenues by reducing clearance activity and taking a disciplined approach to promotions in direct-to-consumer.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Centered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centered. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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