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
Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 22 May 2025
Karen Knudsen did not grow up in a scientifically centered home.
—Afshan Musani, CNBC, 18 June 2025
The drive is also designed to stay centered on the tire.
—New Atlas, 18 June 2025
These strains promote relaxation and focus while reducing anxiety, allowing individuals to experience clarity in a calm and centered state.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
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Verb
In a time when so many other beauty brands have abandoned their moral compasses, Lush’s has never been more centered.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 22 May 2025
Karen Knudsen did not grow up in a scientifically centered home.
—Afshan Musani, CNBC, 18 June 2025
The drive is also designed to stay centered on the tire.
—New Atlas, 18 June 2025
These strains promote relaxation and focus while reducing anxiety, allowing individuals to experience clarity in a calm and centered state.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for centered
Verb
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This was the weekend when Arsenal hammered Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest consolidated fourth place by beating Brentford, Bournemouth moved to fifth, Chelsea dropped points and Manchester City lost again.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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The comprehensive dashboard allows for seamless monitoring of nutrition, workouts, sleep and overall wellness, all consolidated into a single, user-friendly interface.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
22 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Researchers specifically focused on the Gulf of California, a biodiversity hotspot.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2025
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The path through the Government Administration and Elections Committee is unusual for a bill focused principally on electric utilities, which are normally the purview of the legislature’s Energy and Technology Committee.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 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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In an economic study published in 1963, the historian Ping Chiu found that in California the two groups were mostly stratified into different labor pools, with the Chinese concentrated in lower-wage jobs in agriculture and industries such as textile and cigar manufacturing.—
Michael Luo,
The New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2025
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The real estate market for high-end properties priced more than $5 million is limited in Sacramento, but luxury transactions are increasingly concentrated in the $3 million to $4 million range, Bishop said.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Her parents, Bertram and Olga, operated a music school and composed music.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Aug. 2025
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Yet for all the nerves, there is great pride in Yoro’s calm and composed performances, which have quickly taken him to the top.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
Verb
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For example, a custom AI model integrated into a mobile application.—
Mark Johnson,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Connecting culture with community The theater does not stand alone; it has been carefully integrated into its urban surroundings to serve as both a cultural hub and a public gathering space.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Trust that this action is informed by a strange, unshakable love for baseball.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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There's so much to adore about the colorful gangland comic-book movie, and at the center of it is Warren Beatty as the hard-nosed detective with the radio watch, bright yellow overcoat and unshakable righteousness. 41.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Knockouts Argentina put up a serious fight against Colombia in the first semi-final, even starting the game on the front-foot thanks to some disciplined and well-drilled work out of possession.—
Neel Shelat,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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There was some luck involved, absolutely, but there were also some sharp, disciplined bets placed on bargain-bin free agents.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Centered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centered. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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