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centering

[sen-ter-ing] / ˈsɛn tər ɪŋ /
NOUN
concentration
Synonyms
STRONGEST
absorption combination consolidation
STRONG
application assembly centralization clustering compression concern congregation convergence converging debate deliberation fixing focusing heed intensification narrowing need single-mindedness study unity
WEAK
amassing bringing to bear close attention coalescing compacting flocking huddling massing
Antonyms
STRONGEST
division parting separation severance
WEAK
dispersal scattering

Example Sentences

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This time, instead of centering around the private sector, a Treasury crisis could hamper the government’s ability to finance itself.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Rather than centering himself as a victim, he framed the incident as a test of national character, urging Americans to reject political cruelty and recommit to shared democratic values.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

I would go so far as to say that we need to go one step further, by decentering partnership, and centering love.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

The full BlueCruise product, which allows hands-free driving, was released in 2021, although some features of the system, such as lane centering and adaptive cruise control, were available earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

Much of the centering was also in place.

From "Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction" by David Macaulay