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noun

ˈsen-tər How to pronounce center (audio)
Definition of centernext
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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 middle
an area or point that is an equal distance from all points along an edge or outer surface the center of the earth

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center

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verb

1
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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2
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
Noun
SemiAnalysis also projects Nvidia's data-center compute revenue will run 20% above Wall Street consensus in the second half of fiscal 2027. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 6 July 2026 Yet this project puts robots at the center of the entire stay. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Verb
Common Tax Defense Network complaints—which are typical for the entire tax relief industry—often center on the speed of the process. — Nick Perry, USA Today, 6 July 2026 The film centers on an open rescue earlier this year and subsequent court case after activists raided Ridglan, a Wisconsin beagle breeding facility. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for center
Recent Examples of Synonyms for center
  1. hub
  2. middle
  3. consolidate
  4. focus
  5. capital
  6. midst
  7. concentrate
  8. mecca
Noun
  • Shenzhen already has a reputation as one of China's major technology hubs.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • Deep Light is, of course, not the only hub for cinematographers and aspiring cinematographers online.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 4 July 2026
Definition of hub
Noun
  • Not bad considering his fight to find feel after missing most of last year with injuries and enduring a five-start slump from the end of May through the middle of June.
    — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • Add zip to the middle of the week with spicy tacos everyone will look forward to.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
Definition of middle
Verb
  • Once the nonprofit receives enough stories, Goldsmith plans to use artificial intelligence to consolidate their insight into actionable processes for growth that will be publicly shared.
    — Matt Emma, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • By consolidating voting control in the hands of the controller, the company guarantees that management is held accountable by a definitive, central authority.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 July 2026
Definition of consolidate
Verb
  • Now, with countries around the world focusing on building sovereign satellite networks, amid geopolitical tensions, a UAE company is working to mass manufacture commercial satellites.
    — Amy Gunia, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
  • While birdwatching typically refers to casually observing birds, birding is a more intentional and accessible hobby focused on identifying species and learning about their behavior.
    — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of focus
Noun
  • The fund will give Arada a new source of capital to fund its ambitions at a time when lenders and investors have become more cautious about Gulf real estate in the wake of the Iran war.
    — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 7 July 2026
  • That capital is now tied down rather than being deployed for investment or expansion.
    — Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of capital
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  • Franchisees are reviving the Hut’s ’90s sit-down vibe in the midst of the chain’s sale to a private equity firm.
    — Emily Heil, Washington Post, 8 July 2026
  • The best of those teams won 17 games and reached the Super Bowl in 2015, in the midst of making the playoffs four times in five seasons.
    — Scott Fowler July 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
Definition of midst
Verb
  • Policymakers have concentrated on financing gaps, infrastructure deficits, technology access, institutional reform and economic resources.
    — Ekramy El Zaghat, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Michelle Pfeiffer’s return to series television after years of concentrating on feature films and her family has paid off in a big way.
    — Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of concentrate
Noun
  • As one of the darkest spots in the lower 48, Grand Staircase-​Escalante is also a mecca for stargazers, with much of its acreage ranked as Bortle Class 1—​​meaning that on clear nights the Milky Way is bright enough to cast noticeable shadows and even appears to have three dimensions.
    — Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 25 June 2026
  • Catawba County, along with other parts of North Carolina, have become a mecca for data center construction as demand for AI tools has increased.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2026
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“Center.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/center. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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