We find that the centering of the management of industries into fewer and fewer hands makes the trades unions unable to cope with the ever-growing power of the employing class.
Source: tatoeba (7847211)
Centering
Synonyms for "centering" (38 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (8)
Strong matches (11)
Related words (19)
Noun(17 words)
Adjective(1 words)
norwegian konsentrasjon
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: focus, align, balanced, bonded to earth, calm down.
- Sentence evidence is available for centering, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "centering".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "centering"
Keep "centering" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "centering" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "centering", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "centering" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
22 entriesabsorptionactionalignconcentrationdescriptive adjectiveemphasisengrossmentflipfocusgeometry conceptgroundimmersionmath ideapasspositionpositional adjective
Showing 16 of 22 words.
More specific
18 entriescalm downcenter discussioncenter imagecenter lessoncenter textcenter-focusedcenteredcentered alignmentcentered layoutcircle centerground oneselfheading centeringimage centeringobject centeringparagraph centeringtext centering
Showing 16 of 18 words.
Collocations
17 entriescenter alignmentcenter of attentioncenter oncenter pointcenter stagecenter textcenter the pagecenter the textcentered oncentering effectcentering methodcentering oncentering processcentering techniquecentral focusgeometric centering
Showing 16 of 17 words.
Inflections
5 entriesDerivations
6 entriesSample sentences
6 total sentences available.
The displays will include pieces of artwork and other exhibits from around the world, centering on the importance of the menorah in both Jewish and Christian history and culture.
Source: tatoeba (11142368)
An entire generation of Americans has never enjoyed the experience of slipping an LP out of its sleeve, centering the record on the spindle, and carefully dropping the needle on a favorite cut.
Source: tatoeba (11170479)
We're going to try centering the perspectives of BIPOC.
Source: tatoeba (13418956)
Showing 4 of 6 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "centering"?
Closest matches include focus, align, balanced, bonded to earth, calm down.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "centering"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.