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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
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
With hundreds of billions of dollars a year collectively going toward data centers and other resources, some see a bubble set to burst.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Puig’s defense centered on issues with the 2022 interview with Mitchell and investigators who represented the Department of Homeland Security and the IRS.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The Heat had two first-round picks to offer in a potential pitch for Antetokounmpo, in 2030 and ’32, as well as youthful capital, including second-year center Kel’el Ware.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
With hundreds of billions of dollars a year collectively going toward data centers and other resources, some see a bubble set to burst.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
Throughout the last two days, Ivey centered himself in faith and gratitude — two grounding principles for a player whose career was derailed in January 2025 by a gruesome leg injury.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Puig’s defense centered on issues with the 2022 interview with Mitchell and investigators who represented the Department of Homeland Security and the IRS.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for center
Noun
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Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Feb. 2026
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Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!—
Jenny Porter Tilley,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The scene eventually grew into a full-on block party in the middle of Levi's Stadium.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
9 Feb. 2026
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In the modern game, where so much emphasis out of possession is on forcing opponents wide and stopping them from playing through the middle of the pitch, space often opens up on the flanks.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Smaller streamers would likely have to consolidate just to keep up, kicking off a snowball effect in the market.—
Hal Singer,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
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In addition to the 3,000 cases in federal court, around 500 separate cases against Uber have been consolidated in California state court.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The work focuses on giving robots a more reliable way to distinguish between ordinary touch and harmful physical interaction.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
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Now, as investigators searching for Nancy Guthrie focus on possible leads, Schweit and several other former FBI agents say the details released so far suggest the perpetrator likely had prior knowledge of the home or family, and a financial rather than ideological motivation for the crime.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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The agreement emerged from a meeting between senior Russian and American military officials in the capital of the United Arab Emirates.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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At least 12 people have been killed after an explosion at a Shiite Muslim mosque in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad on Friday, Punjab Police told CNN.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, Wall Street is in the midst of corporate earnings season.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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In the midst of a grueling stretch, Texas A&M basketball heads back home to take on its toughest test yet.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The gains are largely concentrated at the top of the financial table, fueled by investor interest and new facilities in the pipeline.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The China shock took a disproportionate toll on small-scale manufacturing—textiles, toys, furniture—concentrated primarily in the South.—
Josh Tyrangiel,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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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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Today, the Los Cabos area and neighboring East Cape have emerged a wellness mecca.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Center.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/center. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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