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as in hub
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
a stretch of coastline that has long been the area's center of tourism
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Relevance
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as in to consolidate
to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control
centered administrative duties under the command of a single person
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as in to focus
to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective
the students centered their attention on final exams
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Recent Examples of center
Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Visited by Joseph Hernandez This 11-room, three-story property located in the former Historic Free Methodist Publishing House is private and low-key while still being in the center of it all in the West Loop.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Gilda D'incerti, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Rooted in community, resistance, and care, these radical works center self-determination beyond mere survival.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The Australian city is home to 215 parks and nature reserves, including the Royal Botanic Gardens, and 249 spas and wellness centers.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Visited by Joseph Hernandez This 11-room, three-story property located in the former Historic Free Methodist Publishing House is private and low-key while still being in the center of it all in the West Loop.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
For years, corporate attention has centered on young professionals, who are seen as agile, digital natives and full of potential.
—Gilda D'incerti, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Rooted in community, resistance, and care, these radical works center self-determination beyond mere survival.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for center
Noun
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His grand plans for his production company, Nateland, which is already a multimedia hub for wholesome humor, include, among many other projects, an amusement park.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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The underrated sale section is a hub for seriously steep discounts—up to 63% off—on garden decor, lights, and tools to help give your yard a little TLC this fall.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Moore attempted to catch a pass from quarterback Caleb Wiliams over the middle of the field, when he was pulled down by defenders.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The swells will continue to build and increase along east-facing shorelines through the middle of the week, the hurricane center warned.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The new building in the mostly industrial neighborhood of Newmarket is a result of consolidating the charter school’s previous campuses in Mission Hill, Hyde Park and Nubian Square.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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While it is largely remembered today as an Arab revolt against British rule, it was also marked by internecine violence, with Husseini using it as an opportunity to consolidate control and murder those who threatened his rule.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For executives focused on measurable returns and competitive positioning, prosocial AI transcends ethical considerations to become a business imperative.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Aura’s platform tracks behavioral patterns such as sleep and focus, flags mental health risks including self-harm or suicidal ideation, and gives parents visibility into kids’ social media, gaming, and AI chat activity.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The capital costs of capture equipment, plus the energy demands for capture and conversion processes, create a tough business case without subsidies or premium product markets.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Michael Weser faces two counts of capital murder and charges of abuse of a corpse and arson in the killings of Denise Rhodes and Robyn DeSort, whose remains authorities found Sunday on land close to Weser's home, the release states.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Advertisement Despite his predominance in the comedy sector, the Emmys presented a high-stakes challenge for an entertainer in the midst of a big push to escape that box.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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And in the midst of their anxiety and uncertainty, people don’t believe leaders have their best interests at heart.—
Tracy Brower,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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On taking the job last year, Enzo Maresca knew that his say in transfers at Stamford Bridge would be limited and that his main task was to concentrate on coaching the team.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Although many began paying, a substantial portion did not, with 25% of student loan holders and over 50% of the total student loan debt concentrated within the 24-38 age group.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ross, who’s busy trying to build West Palm Beach into a mecca, could have spoken up during the offseason when his friends assuredly told him that Miami’s cornerback group was delinquently inadequate.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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Test yourself on melon meccas and revolutionary roots in this week's American Culture Quiz.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Center.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/center. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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