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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
Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
Ukrainian brigade command centers display as many as 60 of these drone feeds around the clock.
—Eric Schmidt, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2025
Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
One of Weapons’ conceits is its chapter structure centering on particular characters, and sources say that Cregger actually had a chapter focused on Gladys and some of her backstory.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The Chemours plant and its PFAS pollution has been at the center of numerous other lawsuits, including one from Kentucky.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
Ukrainian brigade command centers display as many as 60 of these drone feeds around the clock.
—Eric Schmidt, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
The largest cool anomalies are centered over Virginia and the Carolinas, extending north into Maryland, Delaware, and southern Pennsylvania, as well as south to parts of Georgia, according to the PRISM data map.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
One of Weapons’ conceits is its chapter structure centering on particular characters, and sources say that Cregger actually had a chapter focused on Gladys and some of her backstory.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for center
Noun
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Compared to other metropolitan hubs, the city offers a lower overall cost in housing, insurance, healthcare, and taxes.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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The distressed assets of today hold the potential to become the thriving hubs of tomorrow; the time to revitalize is here.—
Dr. Dick Bridy,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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There are two simple yet powerful audience segments to focus on here: the movable middle and your most valuable consumers and stores.—
Michael Della Penna,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Rural India might seem like the middle of nowhere to someone who has never been to Uttar Pradesh.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Spot prices have been consolidating in the mid-$3,300s after hitting an all-time high of $3,500 an ounce in April and reaching $3,439 as recently as July 22.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Other districts that Democrats have narrowly won would also be consolidated into friendlier terrain.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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But while much implantation research focuses on the biochemical aspects of this complex and mysterious natural phenomenon, the IBEC team chose instead to examine the biomechanics.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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But it must be rooted in data, driven by collaboration, and focused on solutions that actually work.—
Timothy Jemal,
Oc Register,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Federal troops are patrolling the National Mall and neighborhoods across Washington while President Donald Trump’s administration exerts extraordinary power over law enforcement in the nation’s capital.—
John Seewer,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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The 12th-century castle was commissioned by William the Conqueror, and more than 900 Norman artifacts have been loaned by the British Museum to create its first medieval gallery outside of the UK capital.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The notice comes in the midst of a broader legal dispute between Wilson and The Deb's producers.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Other notable happenings in the Physical AI space include: In the midst of U.S. sanctions and a trade war, the Chinese government is investing heavily in creating an invention ecosystem around physical AI.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Unless the members of the Supreme Court are held accountable, their decisions may continue to concentrate power in the executive branch, potentially leading to an imbalance in the system of governance.—
Steven Delco,
Hartford Courant,
8 Aug. 2025
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To concentrate the flavor and remove some of the alcohol, pour your white wine into a small saucepan and bring it to a simmer.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Aug. 2025
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Cincinnati is known as a Montessori mecca in large part because of Xavier's undergraduate program and lab school.—
Madeline Mitchell,
The Enquirer,
3 July 2025
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Playing it by ear: How Nashville musicians protect their hearing Across the country, Nashville is known as a mecca for country music.—
Amber Roberson,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 May 2025
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“Center.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/center. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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