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
Andrea Kaston Tange, The Conversation, 6 May 2024
The person in the back seat keeps centered and pedals.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2024
Focusing on the next story helps to stay centered on what really matters: the writing itself.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2024
Therapy will provide a place to talk out your feelings, make plans and stay centered.
—Meghan Leahy, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024
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Adjective
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.
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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
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When care is consolidated into hospital systems, patients often face longer wait times, limited access to care and fewer choices.Lisa Abrams, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
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Shares of this industrial conglomerate have consolidated over the past month.Jeff Marks, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Hilton Hotels Hilton conducted a survey focused on connectivity and personalization that found that 60% of travelers book consistently with one brand or one credit card to maximize their benefits.Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Fairminded and focused, José ensures each quaint house gets equal sunlight and water.Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Previous seasons have highlighted how the club could do with a reliable, composed and proven goalscorer like Toney.Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 16 Aug. 2024
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This leader knows when to lean in, signaling approachability, and when to maintain a composed silence, showcasing quiet confidence.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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As summer approaches, students should consider attending a summer program concentrated on technology, especially if their school curriculum doesn’t offer them much opportunity to explore the field.Kristen Moon, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The study, which focused on Mexico, found that people under 35 made up three-quarters of the country's deaths related to heat in recent decades, with risks concentrated amongst children under 4 years old and young adults from 18 to 35.Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
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Summoning an unshakable atmosphere in the vein of John Carpenter’s Halloween, Dougherty crafts a thoroughly consistent anthology film.EW.com, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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The songs on Stevenson’s sophomore effort are poised, nearly unshakable.Juan Velasquez, Them, 24 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Avoid distractions and stay disciplined to achieving your goals.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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Wiles co-led the former president’s campaign and was widely credited with having run an operation that was far more disciplined than his two previous efforts.Alan Suderman, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
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What appealed to Posen about the job was the opportunity to be integrated into so many people’s lives.Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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The overproof alcohol is noticeable but generally well-integrated.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Centered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centered. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.
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