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 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

Reducing cost-to-serve may require eliminating avoidable demand, redesigning customer journeys, automating decisions, consolidating platforms and changing workforce capacity.

— Todd Bernson, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
The challenge now for Democrats — and Republicans too — heading toward the general election is consolidating support behind the candidates who won.

— Elle Meyers, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of consolidating

Verb

The rooms All are subtly and swankily music-themed in the spirit of the hotel’s strong music history (Carnegie Hall is nearly next door) and art works focusing on instruments placed throughout the property were curated by The Met.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
Instead, the filmmakers chose to go smaller, focusing on the internal conflict and loneliness of Holland’s Peter Parker after a spell forces his friends to forget him.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of focusing

Verb

Rather than concentrating decision-making at the corporate center, Maybourne creates an environment in which property leaders are trusted to exercise judgment for their guests, their teams, and their local markets.

— Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
By concentrating much of the color on the apples of her cheeks, the effect is angelicly flushed and dewy.

— Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Definition of concentrating

Verb

However, du Plessis identifies the crucial challenge of expanding beyond the South Asian diaspora, advocating for widespread visibility in American culture and integrating cricket into schools to foster new fans and local talent.

— Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
In recent years and as online culture changed, Hilton toned down his public attacks and appeared to embrace fatherhood and adopt a kinder public persona, even integrating more family-friendly content on his site.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of integrating

Verb

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
Orange County recently hosted the inaugural USA Basketball Foundation and RX3 Charity 3x3 Tournament, uniting stars like Kevin Durant, Elena Delle Donne, and Chet Holmgren for a cause.

— Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of uniting

Verb

This week, Musk once again dominated trending topics—from warning short sellers to addressing speculation over merging his companies, every issue has been a top concern for investors.

— , CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
The Soviet Union created the CPUSA to advance its geopolitical interests by merging multiple communist groups in the 1920s, as noted by scholars and the party’s website.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of merging

Verb

On the other side, a number of A-listers have added their names to an anti-merger petition that has drawn more than 5,000 signatures, citing fears about potential layoffs and sensitivity around combining two major studios.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
Faster response against undersea threats The company said combining commercial software development methods with current military hardware can help deliver new capabilities faster.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026