CENTERED (ON) Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

centered (on)

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Definition of centered (on)

past tense of center (on)

as in closed 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
In Daunt’s view, Waterstones’ trouble was that its previous owners had run it as a stuff company, where books were mixed with things like scented candles and decision-making was centralized.

— Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

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Kii said more companies approached K2 about investing after the close, and that the round could reopen if existing backers agree.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026
Ronny Yordrix Guanipa Chrinos Department of Homeland Security Secret Service officers observed the suspect acting suspiciously in his vehicle and approached him while he was parked on Constitution Avenue, DHS said.

— News Editor, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026

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