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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
Ellie Nan Storck, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Along with the four transfers, TCU is expecting to retain centers Clara Silva and Sarah Portlock and freshman wing Clara Bielefeld.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2026
Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026
Negotiations could center around one particular aspect of the complex deal that allows certain shareholders to receive an all-cash payment at a lower valuation.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
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Noun
At the center of the city, the Atlanta Botanical Garden features stunning plant collections across several outdoor gardens, including a Children's Garden.
—Ellie Nan Storck, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Along with the four transfers, TCU is expecting to retain centers Clara Silva and Sarah Portlock and freshman wing Clara Bielefeld.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
Many vendors like Katie and Cory Alsip, who own Alsip Acres Honey, centered their business around Painted Tree.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026
Negotiations could center around one particular aspect of the complex deal that allows certain shareholders to receive an all-cash payment at a lower valuation.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for center
Noun
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Relying on complimentary onboard entertainment alone can leave you stuck staring at a blank screen—but the $12 Flight Flap turns your phone into a dependable entertainment hub.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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The Church of Our Lady of Muxima was built by Portuguese colonizers at the end of the 16th century as part of a fortress complex and became a hub in the slave trade.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Starting German star Timo Werner for the first time since mid-March, the Earthquakes played compactly before the halftime break, squabbling over the middle of the park with LAFC as both teams fell short in the final third.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Against a potent Real Madrid attack, with Yanez on the right, Ortega through the middle and Alexis Ciria on the left, Coulibaly was brilliant and was only dribbled past once.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But critics note Angola still has deep problems with corruption and have questioned if Lourenco’s actions were more aimed at political rivals so as to consolidate his power.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Elsewhere, the Tank Pad Ultra combines a number of other useful features into a single device, becoming less of a standard rugged tablet, and something closer to a multi-tool for tradespeople looking to consolidate their gear.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Apr. 2026
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The astronauts focused some of their observations on Orientale basin, a nearly 600-mile-wide crater that straddles the moon’s near and far sides.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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Along with Garbage Gals, local organizations focused on composting, native plants, biking, and other environmentally friendly activities hosted tables and engaged with attendees at the park’s southwest entrance.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In Pakistan, she was greeted by President Mohammad Ayub Khan, laid a wreath at the tomb of Mohammed Ali Jinnah, the nation’s founder, and attended a state dinner in Islamabad, the nation’s capital.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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To reduce energy demand, the capital has also reportedly implemented a rotating parking system for public car parks, and public sector workers' vehicles will be banned from parking every other day based on license plate numbers.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Two warriors gleam in the midst of Indian Combat (1868) and continue their brawl to the death, one knife-edge away from mortality.—
Tyehimba Jess,
ARTnews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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In the midst of that bizarre and unsettling year, Charley and Rick were voices of normalcy.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Consultancy Greysparks highlighted that more than 81% of private credit assets under management sit at firms that also run private equity funds, underscoring how concentrated the market is among large private capital managers.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Cole found that he was still traumatized by the abuse and had a hard time concentrating.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Today, the family reveres New York City — and not just as a mecca for fashion.—
Randee Dawn,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Tullman’s new complex will, of course, hardly stand alone in a city that long has been a mecca for magic.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Center.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/center. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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