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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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

Since property taxes are rising not because real estate values are climbing but because schools, park districts and other taxing bodies need additional revenue, McGrath said consolidating layers of government may be a possibility.

— Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Forge will tackle the problem by consolidating the isotope supply chain.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of consolidating

Verb

Rather than focusing exclusively on demonstrations, the courses guide you through practical projects.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026
El-Sayed and Rogers each spent about 20 minutes answering the same eight questions, focusing on different sectors of the economy.

— Elle Meyers, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of focusing

Verb

One mirror focused the X-rays vertically, while the other focused them horizontally, concentrating the beam into a spot measuring just 180 × 330 nanometers.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Rather than concentrating solely on those responsible, Terzić widens the circle to the classmates who were silent bystanders who never intervened.

— Essie Assibu, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of concentrating

Verb

The challenge is integrating these resources into a power system that can consistently meet the needs of households, industry and critical infrastructure every hour of the day.

— H.E. Dr Abdulla Saif Al Jarwan, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
In this video, experts from Lockheed Martin share how the company is integrating independent capabilities into a layered defense that connects satellites, radars and interceptor systems.

— Paid Content by Lockheed Martin, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of integrating

Verb

Holiday Fantasy celebrates this enduring legacy, uniting unmatched craftsmanship with the world-class service and personal care that have defined Neiman Marcus for over a century.

— Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
The European Composer and Songwriter Alliance helps fill that gap, uniting national associations to lobby policymakers and guide young composers through contracts and negotiations.

— Ben Croll, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of uniting

Verb

Combining two reactor designs The research will focus on combining tokamaks and stellarators, two different types of machines designed to harness nuclear fusion for clean energy.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026
The rooms The hotel’s 101 rooms and 15 suites follow the same philosophy of balancing past and present and celebrate Milan’s art, culture, and design, by combining timeless aesthetics with contemporary nods.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026