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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
David Armstrong, ProPublica, 8 May 2025
Wires from Singapore Rodriguez was one of several donors to quickly reached out to the center after Buffett first announced the initiative in the company’s annual shareholder letter released in February.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 8 May 2025
Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 May 2025
Adapted by Mara Brock Akil and executive produced by Regina King, the show reimagines Judy Blume’s iconic 1975 novel through a contemporary lens, centering Black love, family, and the growing pains of adolescence in a pre–George Floyd America.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 8 May 2025
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Noun
This includes not only continuing Revlimid, but making monthly visits to my cancer center to get a shot of a bone-strengthening drug, have another drug injected into my stomach and blood drawn for lab tests.
—David Armstrong, ProPublica, 8 May 2025
Wires from Singapore Rodriguez was one of several donors to quickly reached out to the center after Buffett first announced the initiative in the company’s annual shareholder letter released in February.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 8 May 2025
Verb
That all says nothing of Six Senses’s integration across their guest experience at every property, with centering and sensory services spanning these six staples: sleep, eat, spa, move, mindfulness, and grow.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 May 2025
Adapted by Mara Brock Akil and executive produced by Regina King, the show reimagines Judy Blume’s iconic 1975 novel through a contemporary lens, centering Black love, family, and the growing pains of adolescence in a pre–George Floyd America.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for center
Noun
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Indeed, ad commitments to streaming video hubs rose a noticeable 35.3%, hiking to $11.1 billion from $8.2 billion in 2023’s market.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
11 May 2025
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The surrounding Granary District, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Salt Lake, was once an industrial and manufacturing hub.—
Carley Thornell,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
Noun
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Selles stood in the middle of the pitch, watching on as the away end danced to Gala’s Freed from Desire, soaking it all in, having completed the task of keeping the club in the Championship.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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There’s a cut in the middle of the video, which looks like a glitch; some people on the internet think it’s been faked.—
Jia Tolentino,
New Yorker,
3 May 2025
Verb
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Three cases were consolidated by the Supreme Court for the oral arguments.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The latest unrest in Libya’s capital could consolidate the power of Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah, prime minister of the divided country’s Government of National Unity (GNU) and an ally of Turkey.—
29 AM EDT, Wed May 14,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
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Federal funding cuts to community groups that support apprenticeship programs for women, including those focused on anti-harassment training and transportation assistance, have created uncertainty for organizations like Chicago Women in Trades.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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On Monday evening, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi seemed to rule out the possibility of discussions on the water treaty, saying any talks with Pakistan would focus only on Kashmir and terrorism.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
12 May 2025
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The home is in the central part of the state about 70 miles west of Lincoln, the state capital.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The fixture list added further intrigue to that race, Atalanta facing Roma on Monday evening while Juve headed to the Italian capital on Saturday evening to take on a Lazio side that was on a six-game unbeaten run.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Noun
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On top of his new album, The Weeknd is also in the midst of his After Hours til Dawn 2025 Tour, which kicked off in Phoenix, Ariz. on May 9.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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This has been announced as Europe is in the midst of a rail boom, thanks to new high-speed trains, overnight sleeper trains, and environmental concerns.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Verb
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However, after concentrating on attacking areas in last summer’s big splash on nine new signings, an injection of pace at the other end will assist Hurzeler’s desire to defend with a high line.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Instead of concentrating solely on strategies to achieve your goals, focus on what your ideal mental space will look like when these changes occur.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Indianapolis is better known as a Midwest motorsports mecca and basketball bastion than a city built for golf sickos.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The Shoppes at Buckland Hills, which spawned the growth of a retail mecca in Manchester and neighboring South Windsor in the 1990s, rose to become the second largest taxpayer in the municipality.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Center.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/center. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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