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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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 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 But this season the hottest arrivals on the coast boast design philosophies that offer a deep sense of place by centering local craft histories and heritage materials. — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026 Rather than centering on deprivation, the program emphasizes creating space for mental clarity and balance. — Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Peyton Miller played a centering header, off an arcing ball from the right side to back post from Harrison, and Yusuf slammed home a header to open the scoring in the 23rd minute. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 Kings rookie Éric Bélanger got the nice assignment of centering Luc Robitaille and Ziggy Palffy, and the line got on the board just 90 seconds into the game. — Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 Raq apologizes profusely, though, centering herself throughout the whole convo, but Kanan seems to be receptive. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for centering

Verb

Critics of consolidating pretrial under probation units say that law enforcement officers should not be delegated to deal with presumably innocent clients.

— Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026
As is the case with so many up-and-coming talent, Calle has also had to weather the ebbs and flows and shifting priorities of a forever consolidating industry.

— Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of consolidating

Verb

Instead, Steller is focusing his marketing on his restaurant and bar in case lawmakers fail to extend the policy.

— Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
The same for Ja’Sir Taylor, competing at nickel corner but focusing on special teams, and Brayln Lux, attempting to land a roster spot by making a positive impression behind Jalen Davis in the nickel competition.

— Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of focusing

Verb

The stops spread across a wide valley, moving people through in ones and twos instead of concentrating them in one place.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
For the best results, Bataille recommends applying it to damp hair, concentrating at the roots, then blow-drying the hair up and away from the scalp to maximize volume.

— Iman Balagam, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of concentrating

Verb

By integrating every stage of the shopping process, Remark ensures that customers never have to start over or repeat themselves.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
Beyond Culture is billed as a company integrating film, art, music, technology and experience, which will champion uncompromising voices and stories that expand consciousness, provoke convention and transcend mediums.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of integrating

Verb

Donalds now faces the task of uniting his party after what was a bruising primary.

— Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Written by producer and co-showrunner Cassie Pappas, the finale finds all the major players uniting at a secluded gas terminal for an exchange.

— Derek Lawrence, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of uniting

Verb

Reddit will replace AvalonBay Communities, which is merging with Equity Residential .

— Fred Imbert, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
The brand-new flavor was motivated by merging the two popular Turkey Day dishes — macaroni and cheese and apple pie — and some families’ tradition of adding slices of cheese to their apple pie, according to a press release.

— Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of merging

Verb

One Buford company is trying to change that by combining the look of a vintage car with the technology and comfort of a modern luxury vehicle.

— Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
The lunch and dinner menu is a window onto the Mediterranean, harmoniously combining the fruits of the land and the sea.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026