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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Going into the tournament there was a lot of talk centering on how Aronimink could prove too easy for the world's best.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

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

But Lawrence’s reputation for thoughtfully centering stories about healers and healing in wells of humor began with “Scrubs,” which aired for eight seasons on NBC before moving to ABC for its ninth.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 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 ANC had decided to personalize the quest for our release by centering the campaign on a single figure.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

centering

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