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 An obsession with centering youth sports around traveling is another common element of private equity that is creating angst among parents. — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 3 Sep. 2026 His priorities include centering students, supporting strong neighborhood schools and planning responsibly for the future. — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026 Rather than centering on vacationers attempting to unplug from reality, the narrative reportedly turns on two rival film crews arriving with competing festival entries. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026 Zavataro has organized exhibitions centering interdisciplinary artist Linda Alterwitz, landscape painter Phyllis Shafer and sculptor Guillermo Bert, among others. — News Desk, Artforum, 28 Aug. 2026 Earlier in August, A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to contribute $567 million to an abatement fund as part of a public nuisance case centering on child-safety allegations. — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026 The Iran War began in February, with US airstrikes on Iran leading to conflicts centering on a part of the Strait of Hormuz—a narrow waterway through which a major share of the world’s seaborne energy trade normally travels. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026 Her series kick-started a wave of creators on both TikTok and Instagram centering their content on living life alone. — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026 Rather than centering on deprivation, the program emphasizes creating space for mental clarity and balance. — Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for centering

Verb

This includes establishing consistent measurement standards across platforms, consolidating fragmented reporting, validating incoming data and improving data freshness.

— Roman Vrublivskyi, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
The proposal comes after years of declining enrollment across the district, prompting BVSD to consider consolidating schools in an effort to address enrollment and resources.

— Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of consolidating

Verb

Instead of choosing to make her way as a professional onto the LPGA Tour, which is a realistic option, Talley is not rushing into anything and is focusing on continuing her development.

— Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Another bill authored by Bennett was approved last year focusing narrowly on Ventura County.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of focusing

Verb

Uber is also combining more teams and concentrating more employees in hubs like New York and San Francisco.

— Samantha Subin, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Security follows the reactor Janus Cyber will work across the reactor development cycle instead of concentrating only on final authorization.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of concentrating

Verb

Researchers describe the approach as integrating biotechnology and AI to make crop breeding more efficient and less dependent on intensive manual work.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
For Martens, the best way to do this is by simulating aspects of gameplay, which can only be achieved by integrating goalkeeper training with the outfield positions.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of integrating

Verb

Everyone’s favorite American Horror Story characters are uniting for the anthology’s 13th season, and the official trailer (below) offers more footage of the returning stars reprising their past characters.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026
In Florida, on top of uniting with brother Matthew, Tkachuk joins a team thirsty to regain championship glory after injuries derailed last season.

— Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of uniting

Verb

Directed by Academy Award winner Giuseppe Tornatore and starring young Italian talent Saul Nanni as the young Cucinelli, the two-hour movie takes a look at the entrepreneur’s life and company, merging the worlds of philosophy and work.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
Was Zeuxis’s imitation in this instance a case of gathering (breaking up the models, then collecting and aggregating pieces) or a case of transformation (merging and blending some parts or traits into a smooth and seamless new whole)?

— Mario Carpo, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of merging

Verb

Disney has begun putting some ESPN content on Disney+ and offers bundles combining ESPN, Disney+ and Hulu, aiming to boost overall streaming subscriptions and engagement.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026
Windstar offers Cruise Tours in Greece combining the best of the land and the sea to check off those bucket list experiences.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026