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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
Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2025
Set in New Mexico during 2020, the movie centers on the fictional town of Eddington, which turns into a hotbed of bad feelings and controversy when awkward local sheriff Joe Cross (Joaquin Phoenix) decides to run for mayor against popular progressive incumbent Ted Garcia (Pedro Pascal).
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 19 July 2025
Jenny McCoy, SELF, 18 July 2025
The dispute likely centered on the interpretation of just several words in the confidential joint operating agreement between Exxon, Hess and CNOOC, experts told Reuters.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
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Noun
The center will be open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., according to the release.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2025
Set in New Mexico during 2020, the movie centers on the fictional town of Eddington, which turns into a hotbed of bad feelings and controversy when awkward local sheriff Joe Cross (Joaquin Phoenix) decides to run for mayor against popular progressive incumbent Ted Garcia (Pedro Pascal).
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 19 July 2025
Verb
The team works with a Pilates instructor who provides video workouts for the Dream to follow, including ones focused on stretching and others centered on core and glute activation.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 18 July 2025
The dispute likely centered on the interpretation of just several words in the confidential joint operating agreement between Exxon, Hess and CNOOC, experts told Reuters.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for center
Noun
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And true to that mission, the stall has become a community hub, a place for conversation and for people to reconnect with books and literature.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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For many years, Puerto Rico served as a hub of pharmaceutical manufacturing for the United States.—
Thomas J. Bollyky,
Foreign Affairs,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Carlson aims to aid the Chicago White Sox up the middle in the future after being selected by the team with the No. 10 pick in the 2025 MLB draft on Sunday.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Gomber got the dangerous De La Cruz to ground into a fielder’s choice, but Austin Hayes drove an RBI single up the middle to score Friedl, tying the game 2-2.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
13 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
Verb
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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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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
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That volume of capital increases their margin for error in the inexact science that is the NBA draft.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
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 letters to the EU and Mexico come in the midst of an on-and-off Trump threat to impose tariffs on countries and right an imbalance in trade.—
Sam McNeil,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Merchant banking-style funds concentrate their efforts on fewer companies with deeper operational involvement.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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After selling the company in 1998 to investors, Dinh Van concentrated on unique furniture pieces, among other personal projects.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
10 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 25 Jul. 2025.
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