as in equable
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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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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
Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2024
On top of her medication regimen, social media breaks and daily therapy sessions have helped Lee stay centered.
—Kayla Blanton, SELF, 23 July 2024
Wayans plays a legendary talk radio host in the series, which premieres on October 21 at 8:30pm, but will now become a podcaster to allow the comedy to more centered at home, rather than at a radio station.
—Peter White, Deadline, 13 July 2024
The heads and shoulders of the adults are sometimes draped in textiles or summarily cut off, or their bodies are partially tucked behind decorative mats that frame the centered child.
—Andrea Kaston Tange, The Conversation, 6 May 2024
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Adjective
Like the Cincinnati Union Terminal’s centered clock and the inward-facing bas-reliefs flanking the arched building, ornamentation, as well as color, is added harmoniously with the structure.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2024
On top of her medication regimen, social media breaks and daily therapy sessions have helped Lee stay centered.
—Kayla Blanton, SELF, 23 July 2024
Wayans plays a legendary talk radio host in the series, which premieres on October 21 at 8:30pm, but will now become a podcaster to allow the comedy to more centered at home, rather than at a radio station.
—Peter White, Deadline, 13 July 2024
The heads and shoulders of the adults are sometimes draped in textiles or summarily cut off, or their bodies are partially tucked behind decorative mats that frame the centered child.
—Andrea Kaston Tange, The Conversation, 6 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for centered
Adjective
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Wolcott is an equable type with cropped dark hair and a preference for business-casual attire, which in the Pacific Northwest qualifies as formal wear.—
E. Tammy Kim,
The New Yorker,
15 Jan. 2024
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The elves with which the casual viewer or reader is familiar may be noble, equable creatures.—
Jack Butler,
National Review,
31 Dec. 2023
Verb
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This was the weekend when Arsenal hammered Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest consolidated fourth place by beating Brentford, Bournemouth moved to fifth, Chelsea dropped points and Manchester City lost again.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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The comprehensive dashboard allows for seamless monitoring of nutrition, workouts, sleep and overall wellness, all consolidated into a single, user-friendly interface.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
22 Dec. 2024
Verb
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When prompted about the race for the Calder, the 18-year-old deflected and focused on how the Sharks needed to start winning, as reported by NBC Sports reporter Sheng Peng.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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He was previously based in London as an international news editor focused on breaking news events and earlier the bureau chief for East and Central Europe, based in Warsaw.—
Marc Santora,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Unexpected challenges, such as economic disruptions or global crises, require leaders to remain composed and responsive.—
Dr. Sharon H. Porter,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The 17-year-old, composed and well prepared, rattled off data about the need for youth involvement in civic decision-making.—
Mará Rose Williams,
Kansas City Star,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In an economic study published in 1963, the historian Ping Chiu found that in California the two groups were mostly stratified into different labor pools, with the Chinese concentrated in lower-wage jobs in agriculture and industries such as textile and cigar manufacturing.—
Michael Luo,
The New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2025
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The real estate market for high-end properties priced more than $5 million is limited in Sacramento, but luxury transactions are increasingly concentrated in the $3 million to $4 million range, Bishop said.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Despite their vastly different socioeconomic backgrounds, their bond has always been unshakable — until one day, their friendship is tested, which forces Jane and Ann to confront the meaning of love, growth and adulthood.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2025
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But fighting for something bigger than ourselves requires clarity, conviction, and an unshakable belief in what's possible.—
Steve Grappe Special to the Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Bottom Line While 2024 showed some recovery in the venture capital market, the data suggests a more measured, disciplined startup funding environment has emerged post-2021.—
Kyle Westaway,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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The club was put behind the eight ball by a trio of first-period penalties as the blue line struggled to play disciplined hockey.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Alphas will demand a new approach to marketing that is integrated, innovative and authentic, and that kind of transformation can’t happen overnight.—
Dani Mariano,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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The left earcup has a large ‘b’ button for play/pause and activating the voice assistant, while volume controls are integrated above and below the ‘b’ button.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Centered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centered. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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