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
Zak Keefer, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Some of the limited debate centered around Senate Bill 237, which opens parts of the Central Valley up to more drilling to stabilize gas prices, a win for the fossil fuel industry Democrats have long railed against.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 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
Campbell, Lions make their statement All week, the chatter in Detroit centered on what the Lions were missing — specifically who the Lions were missing.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Some of the limited debate centered around Senate Bill 237, which opens parts of the Central Valley up to more drilling to stabilize gas prices, a win for the fossil fuel industry Democrats have long railed against.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 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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But the carrier avoided big changes in the process and instead focused on a deal with its bondholders, which exchanged almost $800 million in debt for equity, and it was greeted after bankruptcy with persistently higher costs and weaker-than-expected domestic travel demand.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Despite the setback, Richardson has been focused on working hard and preparing himself for his next opportunity.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 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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Payroll revisions for the year ending March 2025 showed a total downward adjustment of 911,000 jobs—much larger than expected—with most of the damage concentrated in the private sector.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
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These outages, concentrated around military and industrial hubs, have tripled since June.—
David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The second thing that makes an impression is how composed Sartori is—remarkably Zen even—mere hours before a major show.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
13 Sep. 2025
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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
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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The Lynx play with unshakable swagger and intense focus, from supernova Collier to sharpshooting Kayla McBride to the tenacious Stud Budz.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Lee’s firm, unshakable belief in pacifism ran counter to the American Revolutionary War.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
10 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 18 Sep. 2025.
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