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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
Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
Weicker, an opponent of casino gambling, argued that gaming centers would greatly increase demand for social programs, public safety, affordable housing and other services provided chiefly by municipalities, which should therefore get most of the state’s share of gaming revenues.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
The argument centered on the city’s Public Benefits Trust Fund, created in 2009 when the city established its Miami 21 zoning code.
—Tess Riski
april 10, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Their arousal centers are distorted.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
Weicker, an opponent of casino gambling, argued that gaming centers would greatly increase demand for social programs, public safety, affordable housing and other services provided chiefly by municipalities, which should therefore get most of the state’s share of gaming revenues.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
Celebrity guests were also decked out in their finest attire, following the minimalist dress code, as they were treated to a dance show centered around hair, along with pizza and cookies at the end of the evening.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
The argument centered on the city’s Public Benefits Trust Fund, created in 2009 when the city established its Miami 21 zoning code.
—Tess Riski
april 10, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for center
Noun
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Many states covet the ecosystem created by North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park, a massive biotech and life sciences hub positioned between the Tar Heel State’s top universities.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The current Hayward site became Azuma’s headquarters and manufacturing hub in 2009.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ballard, the Championship Game MVP, blasted a shot over the wall from 26 yards near the middle of the pitch to the top right for Cain (19-3-5).—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Apr. 2026
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In the middle of Sabrina Carpenter’s Coachella headlining set, Saradon monologued as an older Sabrina, looking back on her life.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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County Administrator Chase Burnham said the county plans to close the North Branch Health and Human Services building and consolidate to one location, adding critical services will still be available either at the Government Center or through a mobile van.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Orbán used his supermajority to consolidate power, weaken the independence of the country’s courts, change the election system and restrict the rights of some minorities.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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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Even as China remains one of Iran’s biggest diplomatic allies, President Xi Jinping’s support for the Islamic Republic is being constrained by a vast trail of Chinese capital across the Gulf.—
Bloomberg,
Bloomberg,
10 Apr. 2026
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The capital murder trial of Tanner Horner entered its second day on Wednesday, and the jury watched several hours of video showing law enforcement interrogation of Horner and the discovery of 7-year-old Athena Strand’s body.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Hong Kong stock market is in the midst of an IPO boom.—
Clay Chandler,
semafor.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The legislation would also open up $100,000 in grant funding to cover the cost of operation and maintenance of a water system if that town is in the midst of applying for abandonment.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Amenities like a pharmacy and a minute clinic, daycare centers, senior centers and even hardware stores that concentrate on the needs of downtown residents.—
John Mannillo,
Twin Cities,
6 Apr. 2026
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Equal weight should be given to non-AI companies where fundamentals remain strong and market dynamics have become more favorable as capital concentrates elsewhere.—
Matt Witheiler,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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Las Vegas is a mecca for cuisines from around the world, including Mexican, but Cantina Contramar is arguably the most significant opening by a Mexican chef in the city.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Center.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/center. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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