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 Bryan’s team, taking inspiration from the design of the Atlanta Falcons’ wings and centering pleating into the designs, feels the most cohesive so far. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2026 The song, out now via OddAtelier/Columbia Records, is her ode to summer, centering on a relationship that exists somewhere between friendship and romance. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026 Navya Sharma, a Reach board member and a rising senior, creates content centering on her personal journey as an international student from India who is also pursuing acting and filmmaking. — Avery Stone, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026 The resulting track carries a hint of classic Athens melancholy while centering on one of Chura’s most hopeful songs to date. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 23 July 2026 The Legislature’s two previous investigations into Abarca’s conduct — both taking place in 2025 and both centering around his interactions with three female county department heads — were conducted internally. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026 Thrasher was appointed to the chair position in 2019, with his work centering on issues relevant to the LGBTQ community and social justice according to the Northwestern website. — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 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 His priorities include centering students, supporting neighborhood schools and ensuring transparency. — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for centering

Verb

The new law eliminated the Orleans Parish clerk of criminal court’s position by consolidating the Orleans Parish civil and criminal court clerks into one position.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 22 July 2026
The declaration appeared to eliminate the possibility of a future electoral challenge as Ortega and Murillo continue consolidating control over the country’s political institutions.

— Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of consolidating

Verb

Traditional reviews encourage employees to play it safe, focusing on quotas and deadlines rather than innovation.

— Nir Bashan, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
There are more than 138,000 active subreddits on the platform, according to the data analytics firm DemandSage, each focusing on a unique community or topic.

— William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of focusing

Verb

Effective integration is not about eliminating partners or concentrating control.

— Morten Johansen, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Kirkikis | Istock Editorial | Getty Images Georgia has an outstanding career education pipeline, with more than a quarter of high school students concentrating on career and technical studies, according to AdvanceCTE.

— Scott Cohn, CNBC, 16 July 2026

Definition of concentrating

Verb

Businesses must fundamentally transform with AI, not merely use it for efficiency, as companies integrating AI into their offerings are valued significantly higher.

— Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Universities are integrating artificial intelligence into their curricula, and employers are adopting AI at a rapid pace.

— Cuneyt Gozu, The Conversation, 21 July 2026

Definition of integrating

Verb

What began as a meme soon transformed into a nationwide protest movement, uniting students and young job seekers around demands for accountability, opportunity, and systemic reform.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Rich mahogany lined many of the floors and ceilings, uniting the home’s Zen interiors.

— Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026

Definition of uniting

Verb

Toyota understands that most buyers simply want smooth, effortless acceleration merging onto the interstate or passing slower traffic.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 July 2026
Despite having only four cylinders, the TurboMax produces V8-like torque, making the Canyon feel eager pulling away from traffic lights or merging onto freeways.

— Josh Max, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of merging

Verb

Gel pencil eyeliner Think of a gel pencil as the middle ground between a traditional pencil and a liquid liner, combining convenience with staying power.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
The companies believe combining autonomous maritime systems with modular air defence capabilities could provide navies and security agencies with greater operational flexibility while reducing overall costs.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026