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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
Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
Designed for high-intensity sports and active usage, the glasses feature a centered 12-megapixel camera with a 122-degree wide-angle lens and hyperlapse and slow motion recordings.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2026
Our loudest political debates centered on expanding social programs, even when there was no money available for them.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
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
Designed for high-intensity sports and active usage, the glasses feature a centered 12-megapixel camera with a 122-degree wide-angle lens and hyperlapse and slow motion recordings.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
Its aims instead are centered squarely on the importance of Josh and Melissa’s romance, the value in getting one partner to open up for another.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2026
Our loudest political debates centered on expanding social programs, even when there was no money available for them.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Dial, 21 Apr. 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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By the time many equity operators were able to open their doors, much of the market had already matured and consolidated.—
Sonya M. Harper,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Both suits allege the private equity firm American Industrial Partners has illegally consolidated a previously robust market of smaller, independent fire engine manufacturers to eliminate competition for the critical, lifesaving vehicles and their parts.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Jennifer gets a lot of praise for the sharpness of her curd and jelly and how focused the dish is, while reaction to Justin’s dish is the opposite.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
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The event is organized by two grassroots Israeli-Palestinian organizations focused on dialogue and reconciliation, the Parents Circle Families Forum and Combatants for Peace.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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McIlroy overcame some early inconsistency to put together a composed round, while Burns leaned on excellent ball-striking to match him at the top.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Apr. 2026
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Before Tuesday night, Konate had looked much more composed and commanding.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Baking had concentrated its sweetness and tang so that this small wedge packed a blast of bright flavor.—
Michelle Huneven,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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While the map doesn't show that Brood II cicadas have a presence in Pittsburgh, the university has numerous records of the insects' presence in other parts of Pennsylvania, with most of the reports concentrated in the eastern half of the state.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Seeing credit cards has shocked some customers who thought Carshon’s was unshakable.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2026
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But while Simmons seemed unshakable, DoorDash was shook.—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Electrical engineers tied each rotor’s drive motor (only a few tens of kW draw) into the ship’s switchgear, with Norsepower control panels and sensors integrated on the bridge.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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The company has integrated dozens of SVOD offerings into its premium hub, which lets viewers use a single login and experience less friction with payments and management of subscriptions.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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Join us for our third CNBC Pro LIVE, where investors of all backgrounds - from financial professionals to everyday individuals - come together to cut through the noise and gain actionable strategies for smarter, more disciplined investing.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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Later, disciplined Saturn conjoins the Moon, reminding us to honor limits, confirm expectations, and be as reasonable as possible in this ever-shifting world.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Centered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centered. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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