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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
Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 7 July 2025
Both Andretti drivers appeared to be OK after getting checked out at the infield care center.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2025
Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 7 July 2025
From it, space will be created to unpack the myths and realities of Breast Cancer and HIV, centering women’s health as an essential part of holistic wellness.
—Essence, 6 July 2025
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Noun
As a center back, Arias can control the pitch and direct the vision of play with strength that holds the backline together.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 7 July 2025
Both Andretti drivers appeared to be OK after getting checked out at the infield care center.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2025
Verb
In an exclusive interview with CNBC earlier this week, McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown outlined a leadership approach centered on urgency, momentum and learning from failure.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 7 July 2025
From it, space will be created to unpack the myths and realities of Breast Cancer and HIV, centering women’s health as an essential part of holistic wellness.
—Essence, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for center
Noun
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Like in the United States, Australian campuses were once the hub of pro-Palestinian protests led by students who pitched tents demanding action to stop Israel’s assault on Gaza.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
10 July 2025
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Across our footprint, 1,000+ founders activated in our business hubs—contributed, connected, and claimed space in the future of culture and commerce.—
ESSENCE Staff,
Essence,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The Marlins tacked on another run in the third as Sánchez ripped a single up the middle to score Edwards, who reached on an infield hit and stole second.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2025
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According to the weather service, light snow is possible during the middle of the week, but better chances arrive from a system moving through Friday into Saturday.—
Erin Couch,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Parkin schools saw their last days in the 2004-2005 school year, when in September 2005, they were consolidated with the Wynne School District.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
12 July 2025
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Louisville Downtown Partnership initially introduced the idea to consolidate existing open container districts at 4th Street Live!—
Molly Gregory,
The Courier-Journal,
11 July 2025
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The program consists of two different tracks: Accel Atoms AI, which will focus specifically on AI specialists, and Accel Atoms X, for start-ups with business models built around other deeptech innovations.—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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This year, they were focused on the relationship between the ancient city and Teotihuacán, located northeast of what is now Mexico City.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 July 2025
Noun
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As Russian troops slowly clawed back most of Kursk, attacks on Sumy – and its regional capital, Sumy city – increased.—
Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
11 July 2025
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Located in the ritzy Ginza district of the Japanese capital, the boutique stands out with a massive, shining facade in the brand’s signature blue color.—
Kelly Wetherille,
Footwear News,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Two, one in Hawaii and one in Alaska, are in the midst of active and ongoing – but relatively small and non-threatening – eruptions.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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The club is in the midst of the Teal Rising Cup, a four-team tournament played at CPKC Stadium, and several of Current players have been called up to national teams.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Intoxicating cannabinoids typically refer to compounds concentrated from hemp that cause marijuana-like effects and are unregulated in Arizona.—
Ray Stern,
AZCentral.com,
6 July 2025
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Lime kilns concentrated in Santa Cruz County, and another site was found in El Dorado County.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 July 2025
Noun
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As Almeyda makes her journey towards this elusive mecca, both the idea of Palmares and Almeyda’s journey toward it feel like hallucinatory visions: Vibrantly conjured, indeed mythic in intention and impact.—
Irenosen Okojie
July 11,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
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By day, it’s known for its colorful murals and buzzing cafés, but by night, the district turns into a mecca for creative cocktails, late-night galleries and performances by world-class DJs.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
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“Center.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/center. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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