Synonyms for centering
cen·ter·ing

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1. centeringnoun

   Synonyms:
   centring

2. centeringnoun

   Temporary wooden structure built to support an arch during construction

   Synonyms:
   centring

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1. focus, focusing, focussing, focal point, direction, centeringnoun

   the concentration of attention or energy on something

   "the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology"; "he had no direction in his life"

   Synonyms:
   direction, guidance, focus, nidus, management, counselling, stress, way, commission, counsel, instruction, focussing, focalisation, snap, counseling, charge, steering, focal point, focalization, focusing

2. centering, snapnoun

   (American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back

   "the quarterback fumbled the snap"

   Synonyms:
   direction, child's play, focus, cracking, press stud, ginger snap, snapshot, walkover, focal point, elasticity, duck soup, gingersnap, crack, breeze, pushover, picnic, catch, focussing, snap, grab, snap bean, ginger nut, snatch, piece of cake, snap fastener, cinch, shot, focusing

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1. • American Football
   • Pass

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How to use centering in a sentence?

1. Jorge Elorza:

   Two years ago, we began meeting with Black leaders to advance a social justice agenda in Providence, centering voices of community members who deserve to be engaged in policy decision-making, i thank the Municipal Reparations Commission for their community-driven approach to making these recommendations, and outlining a path forward for the City and external institutions. While we know the City cannot advance this work alone, my team and I look forward to working with all stakeholders to put recommendations into action to close the racial wealth and equity gap.

2. Marc Siegel:

   Every Day Matters promotes regular attendance as students with regular school attendance are more likely to succeed in school, centering the experience of Black students and families helps Black students feel valued, reflects Blacks' contribution in American history, which creates Black student’s sense of belonging in the classroom. Feeling welcome in the classroom boosts attendance, which boosts academic performance.

3. Seraphina Harrell:

   They all miss her terribly. She was the centering part of our family. She was our heart and soul, for the eight years she lived she had she had a full life.

4. David Pilgrim:

   You don't have to be black, brown, red, or yellow to do good research about the experiences of people of color. You don't have to fabricate a racial/ethnic identity to be a researcher--or even an activist. Knowledge belongs to all of us. Activism belongs to all of us. Stop centering yourselves in the lived experiences of people of color. Just do the work that needs to be done.

5. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez:

   I would like to see in a presidential candidate is one that has a coherent worldview and logic from which all these policy proposals are coming forward, i think Sen. Sanders has that. I also think Sen. Warren has that. I also want to see us centering( on) working people in the United States to stem income inequality( and) tackle climate change.