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 The song marked her ode to summer, centering on a relationship that exists somewhere between friendship and romance. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2026 The screen can also serve as a visual aid for centering your book or document onto the mat. — David English, PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026 About the Artist Francesca Allen’s practice spans photography and film, often centering on intimate depictions of girlhood and the complexities of coming of age. — Photovogue, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026 Hardwick makes Cassius Senior volatile but wounded, with Gourrier centering Odessa’s fierce devotion and pride. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026 Ted and Betty Corday co-created the NBC daytime drama in 1965, centering the show on the Horton family. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026 The series showcases a town torn apart by heinous crimes, while centering Jonah, a grieving man determined to get answers by any means necessary. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026 Owner Matthew Chernus opened the restaurant on Bayshore Beach in 2023, closing the Alhambra location and centering operations on one end of Long Beach’s Alamitos Peninsula. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 Under Armour is stepping up its support of student-athletes, this time centering on mental health. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for centering

Verb

Part of that mission is consolidating as many of the princess’ possessions as possible.

— Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
The industry already is consolidating and that will accelerate.

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of consolidating

Verb

Polish President Karol Nawrocki is focusing on negotiations with the United States over troop placement in his country, seeking the reassurance of an ally’s presence amid unprecedented instability and opposition from technocrats in Brussels.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
But El-Sayed made no mention of the situation in his remarks on Monday, instead focusing on his campaign's core message.

— Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of focusing

Verb

Such weapons can threaten several targets within the affected zone rather than concentrating their effects on a single point.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
The composition slips in and out of deliberation, a tableau of buckets and plates concentrating energy, which the lighter detritus then loosens and disperses.

— Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of concentrating

Verb

BCome provides the full picture by integrating the data into the garment’s life cycle assessment and accounting for impacts of earlier stages in the supply chain.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026
As mentioned above, Teams accounts do not include single sign-on (SSO) capabilities or support for integrating with other business software such as Okta or OneLogin.

— Kim Key, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of integrating

Verb

Finally, the rowdy late-night crowd of after-partiers spills in, at worst hogging the mic and at best uniting an entire room.

— Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
Rather than focusing solely on uniting the party’s traditional coalition in the aftermath of the primary, El-Sayed has sought to bring new voters — particularly college students and rural residents — into the fold.

— Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of uniting

Verb

Inside, Devarana offers a 60-minute traditional Thai oil massage followed by 30 minutes of singing bowl sound healing, combining halotherapy and chakra balancing.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
The three-part 40mm drivers deliver fantastic audio by combining highs, mids, and lows to create an immersive soundscape that keeps you engaged and attentive.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026