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as in hubs
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 middles
an area or point that is an equal distance from all points along an edge or outer surface
the center of the earth
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as in consolidates
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 focuses
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 centers
ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Iran has wreaked havoc on military bases, tourist centers and data centers used by America’s largest tech giants with swarms of low-cost Shahed drones that cost between $20,000 and $50,000, according to public estimates.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Some of them were making blankets for the city’s Animal Center or serving lunch at one of San Jose’s senior centers.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
There are currently nearly two dozen licensed service centers in the state of Oregon.
—Natalia V. Osipova, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Data centers designed this way aren’t a burden on the grid.
—Brian Barlow, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
This could include things like air defense systems, radar systems, command centers, airfields, and missile launch sites.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
WhatsApp groups are pinged with waiting times at various centers.
—Katie Silver, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
Time your visits during shoulder seasons, seek out local food spots away from tourist centers, and prioritize destinations where the landscape is the main attraction.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2026
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
The investigation centers around Scrooge Sul, located at 1149 13th Street.
—Jamie Leary, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Based on the hit Devil May Cry video game IP, the series centers on a sibling rivalry that unfolds as both a physical and psychological battle.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit centers on a campaign, called People Not Politicians, that turned in more than 300,000 signatures to hold a statewide referendum to strike down the map.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
The appearance underscored the broader theme of the summit, which centers on the role of emerging technologies in shaping education and child development.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
The Supreme Court case centers on whether ballots that are mailed by Election Day, but arrive afterward, should still be counted.
—Terry Moseley, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Motives centers around Detective Izzy Morgan (Vasquez), a relentless investigator pulled into a dark and intricate case that exposes the hidden violence beneath wealth and privilege.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
Iran’s strategy now centers around tying its fate to the wider region, Toossi said.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
Iran also is targeting data centers with both cyber and conventional weapons, showing how important the centers have become to the economy, communications and military information security.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Iran has wreaked havoc on military bases, tourist centers and data centers used by America’s largest tech giants with swarms of low-cost Shahed drones that cost between $20,000 and $50,000, according to public estimates.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Some of them were making blankets for the city’s Animal Center or serving lunch at one of San Jose’s senior centers.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
There are currently nearly two dozen licensed service centers in the state of Oregon.
—Natalia V. Osipova, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Data centers designed this way aren’t a burden on the grid.
—Brian Barlow, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
This could include things like air defense systems, radar systems, command centers, airfields, and missile launch sites.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
WhatsApp groups are pinged with waiting times at various centers.
—Katie Silver, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
Time your visits during shoulder seasons, seek out local food spots away from tourist centers, and prioritize destinations where the landscape is the main attraction.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
Engaging the senses centers mindfulness even in the most hectic work environments, lowering stress and opening up the headspace for thinking.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
The investigation centers around Scrooge Sul, located at 1149 13th Street.
—Jamie Leary, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Based on the hit Devil May Cry video game IP, the series centers on a sibling rivalry that unfolds as both a physical and psychological battle.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit centers on a campaign, called People Not Politicians, that turned in more than 300,000 signatures to hold a statewide referendum to strike down the map.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
The appearance underscored the broader theme of the summit, which centers on the role of emerging technologies in shaping education and child development.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
The Supreme Court case centers on whether ballots that are mailed by Election Day, but arrive afterward, should still be counted.
—Terry Moseley, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Motives centers around Detective Izzy Morgan (Vasquez), a relentless investigator pulled into a dark and intricate case that exposes the hidden violence beneath wealth and privilege.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
Iran’s strategy now centers around tying its fate to the wider region, Toossi said.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for centers
Noun
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Instead of major hubs like New York or Los Angeles topping the list, smaller and mid-sized cities dominated the rankings.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Sweden’s migration minister has said the conservative ruling coalition approves setting up hubs outside Europe, especially for Afghan and Syrian asylum-seekers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Warriors and Lancers finished as co-champions last season, so middles Jocund Binder and Alman Hassan will look to be part of the winning recipe for an outright title in 2026.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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House Flies House flies are about 1/4 inch long with four dark stripes down their middles.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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That’s the stage of sleep where the brain consolidates memory, repairs muscle and runs the nightly glymphatic cleaning cycle.—
John La Puma,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Maps rollout is part of a broader restructuring Apple is calling Apple Business, which consolidates its existing suite of business tools—Apple Business Connect, Essentials, and Manager—into a single platform.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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The best Korean skin care for mature skin focuses on the exact things aging skin starts to lose—hydration, barrier strength, and overall balance.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Mar. 2026
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Much of the episode focuses on Vance flashing back on recent events to a seemingly antagonistic interrogator, who eventually reveals himself to be a young version of Ducky, the coroner whom, of course, the director knows to have gone on to the great beyond.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Flights, a foreign city, and a flat in one of the world’s most expensive capitals.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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There is a sense of frustration, perhaps even despair in Springfield and other state capitals because the CFTC so far has shown no sign of a willingness to share regulatory authority, or even exercise its own power in meaningful ways.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Where Farhadi concentrates on the script and the actors via images that are largely transparent and neutral, Haghighi truly thinks with the camera.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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That process concentrates the liquid from about two percent sugar to the 66 percent sugar content needed to become maple syrup.—
Breana Pitts,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With one day left to declare candidacy in the race for Los Angeles mayor, all eyes are on Rick Caruso, the billionaire developer behind outdoor shopping meccas like The Grove.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Feb. 2026
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After all, the Moroccan city is one of the world's great shopping meccas.—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The rail mounts on the frame can be locked at several different heights, while the mat’s rail is fixed at the midpoints of its left and right edges.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Centers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centers. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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