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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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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
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Dutch center-back Jan Paul van Hecke.
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Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Retirement planning discussions frequently center on financial preparedness, including savings accumulation, retirement income planning, investment management, and projected spending needs.
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Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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Noun
Donation centers have been set up and people in Panama have been rushing to donate supplies.
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Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Dutch center-back Jan Paul van Hecke.
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Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Verb
Platner has staked out a populist message and centered his campaign on the middle class.
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Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Retirement planning discussions frequently center on financial preparedness, including savings accumulation, retirement income planning, investment management, and projected spending needs.
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Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for center
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Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!
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If a robot starts patrolling your local garage, mall, park or transit hub, do not get distracted by the cool tech factor.
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One of the site’s 36 pillars — the tallest one in the middle — could be a perch for a big, pink, screeching bird.
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There’s a security in feeling that his pregame swing work will translate into the game, rather than trying to make fixes in the middle of it.
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Old borrowers may need to consolidate loans, choose new repayment plans or risk being involuntarily placed in one that may not fit their budget, loan experts said.
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Su expects the industry to eventually consolidate around a handful of major players, with the rest surviving on local government subsidies or support from other backers.
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Keep it focused by finishing something small before expanding the concept.
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In fact, 72% of Gen Z look to social media for food and drink-focused wellness trends, according to 2025 data shared with CNBC by food & beverages analytics firm Datassentials.
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Images of the Venezuelan capital taken late yesterday show panic and destruction from the impact of twin earthquakes.
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Opponents argue agencies could avoid some of the service cuts officials have warned about by pausing capital improvement projects, including extensions.
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In the midst of the rugged match, Sweden lost one of its top players to a non-contact injury.
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Bravo alum Tom Sandoval is in the midst of another controversy after video surfaced showing an altercation with his ex and her father.
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These disparities suggest that the medical and social changes leading to reduced cancer mortality were concentrated in more metropolitan regions.
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These systems were designed to take over repetitive, high-volume moderation tasks including flagging impersonation accounts, scam attempts, and harmful content, while human reviewers were concentrated on complex decisions and formal appeals.
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The fest is becoming a beacon for those who still pine for former jam meccas like Gathering of the Vibes, Wakarusa, Rothbury, and 10,000 Lakes.
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This was true throughout the neighborhood, which established itself this month as a secondary mecca for Knicks fans.
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“Center.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/center. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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