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 movie once again has personal connections for Gray, an intense drama centering on family and two brothers who get involved in a scheme that sounds promising but of course is not all it is cracked up to be. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026 The film, while centering Iran’s current political and social crises, also brings to light obscure aspects, moments, and corners of Iranian history, public and private, which Bakhshi and Najdi discuss in great detail. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026 The first series was a major cultural touchstone centering Black Gen Xers in a way never done before on television. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026 Based on the last few practices, that line will have Anton Frondell centering Tyler Bertuzzi and Lardis. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 By centering the next generation of Meta around Muse, the company is also reshaping its business model. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026 Philadelphia police continue to probe a home in the city's Olney neighborhood that is linked to at least five women who are presumed dead, with the investigation into their disappearances centering around a father-son duo who lived in the house. — Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 Instead of centering the drinks around alcohol, these events can serve coffee, matcha and energy drinks, with fruit, protein snacks and nonalcoholic options on the side. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026 Meanwhile David Fincher’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood sequel centering on Brad Pitt’s Cliff Booth will be released in Imax over the Thanksgiving holiday. — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for centering

Verb

Now, Xi remains in office after purging political rivals, abolishing presidential term limits and consolidating power.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
The establishment of a local team and official channels has therefore laid the foundation of the business, consolidating demand that was previously dispersed across unofficial channels into a direct relationship with the brand.

— Advertorial, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of consolidating

Verb

Game Changer season eight has been all about escalation, with the producers focusing on audacious ideas, technically complicated setups, and bigger, more chaotic casts.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
About Ausom Ausom develops electric scooters for adults, focusing on performance, comfort, and practical rider design.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of focusing

Verb

Needing coffee immediately upon waking and experiencing afternoon fatigue, irritability, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, sleep disturbances, and sugar cravings.

— Marie Bladt, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026
More underfoot area will facilitated flatter landings while having more chances to spread your feet’s landing force, versus concentrating it.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of concentrating

Verb

Lucaj also envisions the store as a connection between New York and Paris café culture, and has partnered with nearby La Perle, commissioning a custom mural and creating a bespoke coffee experience as part of integrating into the neighborhood.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Disney has also been integrating its ESPN programming into Disney+.

— Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of integrating

Verb

The incentive would stack on top of state tax credits, combining to create the world’s most generous subsidies for film and TV.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
At Folklore, the group is also working with Kansas City DJ FK Menace on a performance combining mariachi and DJ music.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026