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moving, directed, or acting toward a central point or axis
- Gravity exerts a centripetal force that keeps planets in orbit.
- The dancers moved in a graceful, centripetal pattern toward the center of the stage.
- The design of the fountain channels water in a centripetal flow.
- Centripetal acceleration keeps a car on its curved path.
- The storm's winds spiraled in a centripetal motion toward the eye.
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describing sensory pathways that carry signals from the body toward the brain or spinal cord
- The centripetal nerve fibers transmit touch sensations from the skin.
- Damage to centripetal pathways can impair sensory perception.
- These impulses travel centripetally to be processed in the brain.
- The neurologist explained how centripetal signals coordinate reflexes.
- Centripetal transmission is essential for balance and spatial awareness.
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bringing different parts together into a cohesive whole
- A shared language can serve as a centripetal force within a community.
- The festival had a centripetal effect, drawing residents closer together.
- Policies with centripetal aims can strengthen national unity.
- The leader's centripetal vision inspired collaboration across departments.
- Art often acts as a centripetal element in cultural identity.
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