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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Angle of attack refers to the angle between an aircraft wing and the airflow approaching it.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
With midterm elections and the holiday season approaching, more prospective issuers could opt to wait until early 2027.

— Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

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