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adjective

Definition of centerednext
as in equable

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verb

past tense of center
1
as in consolidated
to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control centered administrative duties under the command of a single person

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2
as in focused
to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective the students centered their attention on final exams

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Recent Examples of centered
Adjective
Pearl loves pairing a round table with a single, centered fixture, while a rectangular table lends itself to different shapes and sculptural fixtures. — Ryan Conner, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026 If someone talks over you, stay generous yet firm and restate your idea calmly, because centered delivery often wins the room. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
Since last summer, safety concerns and conversations have centered around Charlotte’s core. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026 In stories centered on objects ranging from a button to a tin soldier, young authors recognize the it-narrative’s potential not only for amusement but for showcasing the power of the small and marginal. — Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for centered
Recent Examples of Synonyms for centered
  1. equable
  2. consolidated
  3. focused
  4. composed
  5. concentrated
  6. unshakable
  7. integrated
  8. disciplined
Adjective
  • But apart from displaying an occasional streak of stubbornness, Varsha too is an equable child who has never done anything surprising or untoward—at least not until 20 September 1969.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
  • Many aeronautical firsts occurred in the equable skies above this city.
    — Eric DuVall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Definition of equable
Verb
  • Eventually, the lawsuits were consolidated into one, according to court documents.
    — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Jeanie prevailed in the dispute and further consolidated her control of the organization.
    — Law Murray, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of consolidated
Verb
  • The secretary insisted he is focused on leading the War Department.
    — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Technical sheets and certification data The release of ElectroFlex broadens the technical work at SolarWindow, which previously focused on liquid coatings that turn building window glass into power-generating surfaces.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of focused
Adjective
  • Barbie’s hair choices, too, are ever so composed and elegant.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
  • Replacement Ryunosuke Ito, plucked from Meiji University, had a composed debut, including laying on a try for Matsunaga, who was five for five off the tee.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Definition of composed
Verb
  • By Sunday evening local time, around 720,000 homes remained without power, with the most severe outages concentrated in parts of the US Northeast and Midwest.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Graphite remains a major vulnerability in the battery supply chain, with more than 93% of global supply concentrated in China, according to Coreshell.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of concentrated
Adjective
  • The book’s post-apocalyptic setting ennobles its meditations on selfhood and finitude; the narrator’s search for perpetuity is lent an unshakable gravity by her circumstances.
    — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
  • No one expected Joint to suddenly start serving like Williams or possess her unshakable self-confidence.
    — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 30 June 2026
Definition of unshakable
Verb
  • It's already deeply integrated into the European framework, partly through its membership of the European Economic Area, which gives the volcanic island access to the EU's single market without requiring full membership.
    — Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The advanced weapon features AV’s 20kW-class LOCUST LWS integrated on the General Motors Defense Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) platform–a significant advancement in mobile, frontline C-UAS capabilities.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of integrated
Adjective
  • Two questions, two disciplines That disciplined approach rests on understanding two distinct capabilities, because protective measures and behavioural threat assessment answer different questions, and mature programmes run both.
    — Control Risks, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • With median monthly costs around $4,800 to buy versus $2,800 to rent, experts say disciplined renters can invest the difference and potentially reach homeownership — or long-term wealth — faster.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
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“Centered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centered. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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