1
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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2
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 piece humanizes migrant suffering by centering empathy through an intimate, familiar moment.
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Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
That Greengrass and Ingelsby would want to zero their focus in more tightly on McKay and Ludwig’s story (producer Jamie Lee Curtis was also a major proponent of centering the film on the story of the bus itself) is understandable enough.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Kataoka is director of Tokyo’s Mori Art Museum and is known for curatorial work centering social themes, fostering intercultural dialogue, and examining the role of art in relation to global structures.
—News Desk, Artforum, 2 Sep. 2025
This, on the other hand, is a stranger and more difficult proposition, with its experiments in magical realism, unsettling dances, and centering of cultish women.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025
OneTaste, by centering women’s pleasure, possessed a sheen of radicalism at a moment when feminism and misogyny seemed to go hand in hand.
—Thessaly La Force, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
Just as scientific knowledge is threaded into our everyday experience and shapes our subjective realities—the evolving genre of science documentary is increasingly centering on evocative, emotionally resonant approaches that connect with audiences.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
More advanced vehicles now typically offer up to Level 2 automation, such as adaptive cruise control, lane-centering and self-parking.
—The Detroit News, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Stallone has repeatedly teased a prequel TV series centering on younger versions of Rocky and wife Adrian (previously played by Talia Shire).
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
That Greengrass and Ingelsby would want to zero their focus in more tightly on McKay and Ludwig’s story (producer Jamie Lee Curtis was also a major proponent of centering the film on the story of the bus itself) is understandable enough.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Kataoka is director of Tokyo’s Mori Art Museum and is known for curatorial work centering social themes, fostering intercultural dialogue, and examining the role of art in relation to global structures.
—News Desk, Artforum, 2 Sep. 2025
This, on the other hand, is a stranger and more difficult proposition, with its experiments in magical realism, unsettling dances, and centering of cultish women.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025
OneTaste, by centering women’s pleasure, possessed a sheen of radicalism at a moment when feminism and misogyny seemed to go hand in hand.
—Thessaly La Force, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
Just as scientific knowledge is threaded into our everyday experience and shapes our subjective realities—the evolving genre of science documentary is increasingly centering on evocative, emotionally resonant approaches that connect with audiences.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
More advanced vehicles now typically offer up to Level 2 automation, such as adaptive cruise control, lane-centering and self-parking.
—The Detroit News, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Stallone has repeatedly teased a prequel TV series centering on younger versions of Rocky and wife Adrian (previously played by Talia Shire).
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for centering
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Shareholders balked, citing differences between TV and publishing, as well as the prospect of the move simply consolidating power under Lachlan.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Lachlan will retain control until at least 2050, ensuring that the conservative bones of both companies remain secure, consolidating its power and influence, and also reassuring investors concerned that a Fox pivot would harm its core business.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jones had no comment when asked about his exchange with Tranquill, instead focusing on the bigger picture.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Reid is also meticulous with focusing on details, and Kansas City is usually better in this area than its opponents.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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One common effect is difficulty concentrating.—
Angela Ryan Lee,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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The question facing executives isn't whether top AI talent justifies premium compensation, but whether concentrating this much enterprise value in individuals creates new categories of business risk requiring fundamentally different governance approaches.—
Sabeer Nelliparamban,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Blue Frontier is commercializing the technology by integrating it into its Dedicated Outdoor Air System, a 20-ton unit installed in Florida, which controls temperature and humidity while operating primarily during periods of solar photovoltaic production.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Show 25, published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, took a more conservative approach to integrating college IP this year, adding eight schools that players can send their avatars to, including LSU, Texas and UCLA.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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However, a surprise uniting force has begun to emerge from the rubble of the conflict, as the Sudanese national soccer team continues to defy the odds and stands on the precipice of a first-ever FIFA World Cup qualification.—
Rory Fleming,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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The company has turned what looks like a fragile idea into a robust product by uniting design, testing, and production in a closed loop.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Supported by the Dutch Research Council, Health~Holland, and the UT-Radboud TURBO programme, this research represents a significant step toward merging natural biology with advanced robotics.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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In a new paper, two of us (Krystal and Karan) teamed up with a group of researchers, including postdoctoral researcher Anjali Yelikar, to look at ripples in space-time to spot a few of these elusive black holes merging.—
Bill Smith,
JSTOR Daily,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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An impending roadblock is combining with the Senate, whose NDAA version has a topline of $925 billion.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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Shoddy-Mushroom-8456/Shoddy-Mushroom-8456 Others thought Bella could be a Goldador—a popular cross between a golden retriever and a Labrador retriever, combining the traits of both breeds.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Centering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centering. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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