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 Raq apologizes profusely, though, centering herself throughout the whole convo, but Kanan seems to be receptive. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026 Allison Ellsworth built Poppi into a brand compelling enough to be acquired by PepsiCo by genuinely centering customer feedback at every stage of development. — Brieane Olson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Prescott has said her birth changed his outlook on life, centering him less on himself and more on her. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2026 LeFlouria tells the story from the perspectives of a number of Black women through history, centering the specific humanity of victims of a system that seeks to dehumanize. — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026 Rather than centering the creator of the video, the platform instead prioritized the information that creator was giving. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026 Rather than centering on Kohberger, the series focuses on the lives of Goncalves, Mogen, Kernodle and Chapin, as well as the lasting impact of their deaths. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 The natural center found a comfortable spot on the team’s second line late in the 2025-26 regular season, centering Evgeni Malkin and Egor Chinakhov. — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 31 July 2026 Music was a centering force in her life, particularly tunes from the American Songbook. — Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for centering

Verb

Despite a bear market, Schwab responded to client demand for consolidating crypto alongside traditional investments.

— Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Unfortunately, Dover missed some sales due to an issue ramping up production for its CO2 refrigeration business while consolidating its manufacturing footprint.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of consolidating

Verb

The challenge was designed to encourage the teens to step away from social media and constant smartphone use while focusing on their mental health.

— Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Experts suggest this isn't a death knell for American and European firms, who are strategically focusing on product refinement and reliability before mass scaling, aiming for sustainable market entry rather than rapid, potentially flawed, volume.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of focusing

Verb

What happens when an innovation is rolled out in a way that threatens stakeholders while concentrating 100% of the efficiency gains at the top?

— Jason Dressel, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
That is effectively a warning against concentrating too much power in the FIFA presidency.

— Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of concentrating

Verb

Traditional brokerages are now absorbing crypto as another asset class, integrating it into their platforms and driving down fees.

— Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
This year, integrating civilians and coordinating with local governments was a key part of the exercises, according to the Taipei Times.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of integrating

Verb

Diamond Sheik Entrepreneur Diamond Sheik built his career by uniting a family legacy with a commitment to innovation.

— K.H. Koehler, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
It’s been a rocky go for the tour uniting the funk and soul legends and Lionel Richie, as the start of the trek was briefly paused after Richie became ill mid-concert during the opening night performance in Minneapolis in June.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of uniting

Verb

Real readiness comes from time behind the wheel, merging into fast-moving lanes, reacting to other drivers’ mistakes and making good decisions when conditions are less than ideal.

— David Etue, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
For many years, Chicago teachers had no interest in merging the funds because TRS wasn’t nearly as healthy as Chicago’s.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of merging

Verb

Filtering transfer fees by age or position is not uncommon, but combining the two and then presenting it as a record feels a bit of a stretch.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Urbanski says in order to keep the character and story momentum of previous seasons going, combining the sixth and seventh books in Herron’s series made the most sense.

— Trey Williams, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026