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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
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
The event brought together local artists, historians, vendors and community organizations for an event centered on freedom, culture and community.
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Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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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
The restaurant is set in the hotel’s conservatory and features a menu centered on fresh, seasonal produce.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
The event brought together local artists, historians, vendors and community organizations for an event centered on freedom, culture and community.
—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
19 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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Oil stockpiles at the critical oil hub of Cushing, Oklahoma, have plunged to the bare minimum of what is needed to operate.
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In one of his rougher outings of the season, Meyer showed his ability to steady himself in the middle and prevent a game from unraveling, the kind of adversity every starting pitcher is guaranteed to face at some point.
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Utah is also in the middle of a severe drought that has dried out vegetation, providing fuel for any fires.
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Terafab would upend this complex global ecosystem by consolidating the entire semiconductor supply chain into one facility.
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His first-round total put him within reach of a majority, and the conservative bloc moved quickly to consolidate behind him.
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Crews are focusing on the 15 feet along the roadsides, trimming trees that are still alive to help prevent fire from laddering into the crowns and removing dead trees.
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Work started on the project in March 2025, focusing on the outfall system running from Phil’s Beach, on Main Street, to Route 176.
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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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Witt is in the midst of an MVP-caliber season.
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In the midst of that, oil prices are likely to continue to fluctuate.
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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 26 Jun. 2026.
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