centered 1 of 2

Definition of centerednext

centered

2 of 2

verb

past tense of center

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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
Television centered on live game broadcasts, postgame highlights and weekly shows. — Alex Volonte, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026 Linton’s defense has centered on expert testimony from a neurologist and a psychiatrist who say Linton had a seizure before the crash. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for centered
Recent Examples of Synonyms for centered
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
Verb
  • In 2024, they were reinforced and consolidated by the University of California and California State University to regulate when, where and how students can protest on campus.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The district this summer closed or consolidated nine public schools — many of them anchors in underserved communities — and has cut its operating budget.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • AbdulSalam Mohammed, president of the Abaad Studies & Research Center and an adviser to Yemen’s Information Ministry, told the Washington Examiner that government forces are currently focused on defending against the Houthis along three main axes.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Vanderbilt is building a graduate campus in West Palm Beach focused on business, AI, and data science, with $50 million from developer Stephen Ross leading the fundraising.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The Emma style, a more composed and sensible block-heel pump, is for Elinor (Edgar-Jones).
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • There’s the person who shows up to the executive team meeting, composed and strategic.
    — Nicole DuBois, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The silver is especially concentrated around the front and crown, where her hair is swept smoothly back from her face.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026
  • By that time, the state’s bobcat population was primarily concentrated in southern Illinois, where forests are abundant.
    — Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The brand also carries a dark legacy and an unshakable association with its disgraced cofounder, Harvey Weinstein.
    — Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The trailer also teases Fielder getting some FaceTime with Holmes’s husband, Billy Evans, who appears to have an unshakable belief in his wife.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The hotel was seamlessly integrated into one of Lisbon’s most historic areas—the church was one of the few landmarks to survive a 1755 earthquake that decimated much of Lisbon.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Most optical switches rely on an IR light and a sensor that are integrated into the keyboard’s PCB.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 5 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Don’t assume your team is more disciplined than anyone else’s.
    — Ethan Pham, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Jean-Baptiste is the emotionally intuitive grandmother, while Lindo is the disciplined grandfather.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Centered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centered. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!