centering

verb

Definition of centeringnext
present participle of center
1
as in consolidating
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 focusing
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 Synonyms for centering
  1. consolidating
  2. focusing
  3. concentrating
  4. uniting
  5. integrating
  6. merging
Verb
  • During that time, hospitals acquired more than 8,000 independent physician practices, consolidating local care into expensive hospital networks.
    Lisa Abrams, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Instead of displaying your collection throughout your living room, consider consolidating it into one section, such as on a sofa table or mantle.
    Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of consolidating
Verb
  • Following the scandal, Wells Fargo tweaked its strategy focusing on higher-return businesses as well as less capital-intensive businesses like investment banking.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As of late, however, she's rehabilitated her image by focusing on her mental health, no longer self-medicating with various substances and ridding drama from her life.
    Jack Irvin, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of focusing
Verb
  • While collaboration was strong, and there was natural light, concentrating and doing independent work was very difficult.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Therefore, when developing a personalized marketing campaign, marketers might consider concentrating exclusively on their target audience by using audience personas and other relevant interests.
    Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of concentrating
Verb
  • One of them is Jeff Pack, cofounder of One Temecula Valley PAC, a political action committee started with the aim of uniting community members across partisan lines.
    Nadra Nittle, Them, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The tour further cemented Swift's status as a global music icon, uniting fans together with trademark bracelets and even a movie release.
    Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of uniting
Verb
  • These include improving Astra’s understanding of various accents and uncommon words; giving it up to 10 minutes of in-session memory and reducing latency; and integrating it into a few Google products like Search, Lens, and Maps.
    Kylie Robison, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Brands that simplify checkout by integrating flexible payment options, mobile-friendly interfaces, and quick-fill capabilities are able to capture these spontaneous purchases, driving up conversion rates and maximizing the impact of influencer campaigns.
    Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of integrating
Verb
  • The changes are all part of the synergies that Alaska hopes to gain by merging with Hawaiian.
    Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
  • That’s kind of what has happened since the worlds of streetwear and luxury are merging.
    Layla Ilchi, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of merging
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