CENTERING Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

centering

verb

present participle of center

as in consolidating

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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Relevance

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as in focusing

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 centering Even without a Taiwan event, the compute buildout is already centering there. — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026 Leva Bonaparte is credited as an executive producer of the former series, but the new logline for season five omits mention of the show centering around her nightclub, Republic Garden & Lounge. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026 In comparison to that design, Unbounder creates a more compact sleeper unit that deploys from the driver's side, centering half of its footprint atop the truck's flatbed rather than extending completely off the vehicle. — New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026 The ownership ties open up intriguing possibilities, with speculation centering on numerous candidates to succeed Aikman. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2026 Both are centering front-of-mind issues for voters in the area. — Saige Miller, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026 Eller, who was centering Florida’s fourth line, is tied for the team lead with three points (all assists) through four games. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026 How does centering the Haitian history of the zombie reconfigure our understanding of its present archetype and potential? — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026 Instead of centering drills, the free event will emphasize access to current players and alumni through meet-and-greets, autograph and photo opportunities, interviews, panels and fan Q&As. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 3 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for centering

Verb

The candidates were asked if money could be saved by consolidating back-office functions and other efficiencies.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026
While international attention shifted, Ortega pursued a decades-long strategy of consolidating political power.

— Lynn Northcutt Vega, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of consolidating

Verb

The kit includes the XL15 lens, detachable light, focusing stand, μRuler M, i-SEEING app, and carrying case.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
During that review, look at the major components of your financial life rather than focusing only on your investment portfolio.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of focusing

Verb

More missiles, many more options This would significantly expand the ship’s ability to protect an entire naval task group, rather than primarily concentrating on defending itself and nearby assets.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Those qualities are attractive, but concentrating exclusively on them directs many investors toward the same narrow set of service companies.

— Chris Russo, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of concentrating

Verb

These structures can be assembled using lipids or polymer materials and could provide a framework for integrating the selective channels.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
In a 2009 referendum, sixty-seven per cent of Swiss voters supported integrating nonconventional medicine into the country’s health-care system.

— D. T. Max, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of integrating

Verb

The Olympic torch relay will begin in spring 2028, uniting all 50 states en route to the opening ceremony.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
The regal-looking Oculus design is flattering in its curvilinear, embeds the diamond securely within its basket, and, once again, can go so far as to represent two lives uniting as one — sans borders, boundaries, or barriers.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of uniting

Verb

Nearly a decade later, the two are still merging minds, creating functional clothing for the everyday consumer through an array of shirts, jeans, sweaters, and jackets.

— Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 29 Oct. 2026
That issue arose, and not for the first time, when Musk in effect blessed the idea of merging Tesla and SpaceX, his two biggest public companies.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of merging

Verb

Meanwhile, in Bar Sur, regional maker Cata Flaño contributed a massive mixed-media mural combining watercolors with local peat, driftwood, and historical navigation charts marked at 55 degrees south.

— Liam Hess, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Landry Shamet and Jordan Clarkson also lit up on offense off the bench, combining for six 3s.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026