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• past participle of center.
• past tense form of center.

centered

American  

[sen-terd] / ˈsɛn tərd /

adjective

1. having a central axis.

   a centered arc.

2. equidistant from all bordering or adjacent areas; situated in the center.

   The illustration was centered on the page.

3. Printing. set above the base line at approximately the level of the hyphen.

   a centered dot between syllables.

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centered British  

/ ˈsɛntəd /

adjective

1. the US spelling of centred

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Other Word Forms

• uncentered
  adjective
• well-centered
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of centered

First recorded in 1580–90; center + -ed ³

Example Sentences

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centered

Most of the damage was centered in underground garages where water had to be pumped out.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026

Much of the craze has centered around the models' ability to sidestep structural constraints, including strict historic-preservation rules in many European cities that restrict exterior-wall modifications such as drilling for external AC units.

From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026

Yet many of the most notable tributes have centered less on Graham’s place in Trump’s orbit than on the relationships he cultivated over decades in public life.

From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026

Together, the mouse and human findings suggest that a Mediterranean inspired "longevity diet" centered on mostly vegan or vegetarian foods with fish may offer important health benefits.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 10, 2026

So since no one knew about me, the crisis demanding the family’s attention centered around Auntie Braxton.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson