CENTERED (ON) Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

centered (on)

verb

Definition of centered (on)

past tense of center (on)

as in closed in (on)

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The versatile dock eliminates the clutter from the wall outlet and keeps everything centralized.

— Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026
To support the industry, the Garment Center Capitol Association centralized at two now-iconic addresses.

— Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 23 June 2026

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Adebayo approached Herro and, without hesitation, punched him.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
From construction repairs, traffic, and safety, the worries compounded on themselves as the city approached the kickoff of its first KC match on June 16.

— Zuri Primos July 11, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026

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