CENTERING (ON) Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

centering (on)

verb

present participle of center (on)

as in closing in (on)

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approaching

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The Forest Service began increasingly approaching the tribe for help.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Messi and the team also celebrated by hugging one another and approaching fans in the stands, waving and cheering with them.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026

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