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 Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji and Callina Liang star in the movie that adapts the Capcom video game centering on a combat tournament. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 16 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 Burger King has taken a similar tactic, centering operators’ earnings so franchisees feel comfortable reinvesting in their restaurants. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026 Now, Byfield is centering a line with two stars in Artemi Panarin and Adrian Kempe, which is a massive upgrade. — Harman Dayal, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026 Re-centering academic excellence Our first responsibility is making sure every student has a solid foundation in reading, writing, math, history and science. — Joe Fleckenstein, Baltimore Sun, 1 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for centering

Verb

Over the past few years, the fintech company has been consolidating and simplifying its processes and using AI in the business since early 2024.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
Across the border, the rebels have grown more powerful, consolidating control over major cities and pushing to seize others, such as the densely populated Taiz.

— Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of consolidating

Verb

Northeast Kansas City residents have expressed concerns about lack of community feedback and concentrating homeless services in certain areas, potentially overburdening a few neighborhoods rather than spreading services out more throughout the city.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026
The distance from May to October meant that people probably felt a little freer to applaud Busch’s life, without concentrating too much on the details of his tragic and unexpected death.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of concentrating

Verb

Years of integrating services, supported by money and the authority to require involvement, help explain Abu Dhabi’s progress.

— Inzamam Rashid, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
The center has been created to link consumer fragrance, fine fragrance and oral care expertise, while integrating capabilities from the group’s care and wellness, and taste, nutrition and health divisions.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of integrating

Verb

Lee said Chow’s films had always crossed language and cultural lines, uniting audiences through his mix of action, comedy and heart.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
This time, the growing movement is uniting families like the Bourrées around the dinner table, with parents, teachers, and even local lawmakers joining the protests.

— Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of uniting

Verb

In merging SpaceX with xAI in February, Musk combined his AI and social networking business with his rocket launch company, which also owns the Starlink satellite internet service.

— Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Banijay was big already, and after merging with All3Media, has a 265,000-hour library and is huge.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of merging

Verb

Rays batters struck out 13 times after combining for 14 in the first two games.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
The farm's latest maze pays tribute to country music legend Dolly Parton, combining a fall favorite with a celebration of the singer's music and philanthropy.

— Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026