CENTERING (ON) Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

centering (on)

verb

present participle of center (on)

as in closing in (on)

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approaching

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That exchange reminded me of a conversation years ago with a dear friend who was approaching the end of his life.

— Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026
That fateful Thursday is approaching — the day when millions of American families gather in their homes for a traditional fall harvest meal, sometimes with a side dish of awkwardness and argument.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

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