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 index last made a high on June 3, with most options volume centering around the $710 level, according to data from ThinkOrSwim. — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 9 July 2026 Rather than centering pain or hardship, Brown said the exhibition focuses on joy and the process of becoming. — Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026 His priorities include centering students, supporting neighborhood schools and ensuring transparency. — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2026 De Ketelaere, starting over the more physical Lukaku, Belgium’s all-time leading scorer, got free on the edge of the six-yard box and ran onto a centering pass from Nicolas Raskin, then made the easy tap-in for his first World Cup goal. — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 There are probably easier ways to mount a crime thriller steeped in gritty realism than centering it on a villain made of gas. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026 Aurélien Tchouaméni passed to Olise, who nutmegged Lagerbielke, and Barcola took a centering touch and sent the ball past Zetterström's outstretched right hand. — CBS News, 1 July 2026 Oswego trustees recently got the first in a series of reviews centering on the village’s new 2026-2030 strategic plan, which covers goals for topics like bringing commuter rail service to Oswego, downtown development and Wolfs Crossing improvements. — Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 For Nijhon, the first step toward better policy is centering more nuanced representations of motherhood, not the kind of fringe rage bait that is loudest online. — Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 22 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for centering

Verb

For the first time since consolidating power to rule the Gaza Strip in 2007, Hamas will disband its Government Emergency Committee that has coordinated day-to-day life across the territory, according to the Palestinian militant group.

— Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 8 July 2026
The two fire districts are considering consolidating into a single massive one, which would serve about 165,000 people across some 210 square miles.

— Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2026

Definition of consolidating

Verb

Many people prefer whole-wheat pasta to increase their fiber intake, support digestive and heart health, and improve the overall nutrient quality of their diet, rather than focusing primarily on protein.

— Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 8 July 2026
What environmental activists also argue is that the fight has been reduced to a binary of AC versus no AC, focusing the debate on the treatment, not the cause.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Definition of focusing

Verb

Instead of concentrating on today's opportunities, your thoughts drift toward tomorrow's possibilities.

— Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Rather than concentrating reserve income with a single issuer, Open USD says partners will be able to mint and redeem tokens at no cost while sharing reserve earnings after a management fee.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 2 July 2026

Definition of concentrating

Verb

This plan, spearheaded by the Mohammed VI Academy and coach Nasser Larguet, modernized Moroccan football by integrating European methodologies with a national identity.

— Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Local luxury labels have been somewhat subtler, eschewing obvious iconography while integrating Chinese philosophies into their branding.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Definition of integrating

Verb

The show reimagines the six Tudor queens as a girl group competing to see who suffered most under their husband, King Henry VIII, before uniting to reclaim their legacies.

— Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
The thread of citizen rights and responsibilities weaves through each of these, uniting evolving conceptions of freedom, self-government, and individual achievement from the nation’s past through to its present.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 4 July 2026

Definition of uniting

Verb

Toeing the line between a balloon, barrel, and cargo style, the Old Navy Utility Pants are a masterclass in merging trends.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 8 July 2026
Nonetheless, none of the major Hollywood studios are likely to be buyers — after all, two of them are currently merging.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of merging

Verb

The actual Tann was born to free parents and, according to some sources, served in the Union Army before moving to Kansas, where he became known for combining medicinal treatment with physical therapy.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
What will make the event more special is that several Pokémon Go communities are combining forces for giveaways, photo opportunities and activities led by ambassadors.

— Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 9 July 2026