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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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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

Officials appear to have converged on a near-term halt in rate reductions, with their debate now centering around what conditions justify further rate cuts -- and how quickly these should take place.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

I go there every day, and it is the most blissful, centering, connected part of the day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

But instead, I force myself to take three deep, centering breaths.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy