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as in hubs
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 middles
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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as in consolidates
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 focuses
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 centers
Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
This could be achieved by, for example, targeting presidential offices, military headquarters, key data centers, and other telecommunications hubs.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
At the border of Utah and Arizona, a separate measles outbreak has reached 390 cases, stemming from schools and pediatric centers, according to the Utah Department of Health and Human Services.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
But the Thunder, as small as can be without injured centers Isaiah Hartenstein, Jaylin Williams and Holmgren, pieced together a valiant comeback behind the efforts of eight-year veteran forward Kenrich Williams.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Both can be found at independent garden centers.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Sunrise on the Reaping centers on Katniss Everdeen’s mentor Haymitch (Joseph Zada) as a teenager, when he's set to participate in the 50th Hunger Games.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Hall noted that data centers often require energy infrastructure upgrades to meet their needs, including substations and high-power transmission lines.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The film centers on Smita, a small-town housewife whose seemingly ordinary life unravels into a narrative exploring infidelity, deceit and moral ambiguity.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Radhika Seth, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2026
While an official synopsis for The Housemaid’s Secret movie has not yet been released, the book centers around Millie finding a job with a new wealthy couple who is also deeply troubled.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
The Huntsman centers on an ICU nurse who becomes immersed in a dangerous world after agreeing to help a coma patient accused of murdering six women.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
Data centers house computing equipment used to process the massive troves of information needed to train and maintain AI systems.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
The centers would have to be built at least 500 feet away from neighboring properties, and the space in between would need to be landscaped with Florida-friendly plants plus a barrier as tall as the data centers themselves.
—Emily L Mahoney, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
The case centers on former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis, who who appealed to the high court after she was ordered to pay a gay couple $100,000 for refusing to marry them in 2015.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The yearslong case centers around a software system that Boeing developed for the 737 Max, which airlines began flying in 2017.
—Jamie Stengle, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
The film centers on a series of conversations between Kelley and Goering, who develop something almost like a friendship — or at least a temporary understanding.
—Lindsey Bahr, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
One of Actum’s largest clients is AltaMed Health Services Corporation, a federally-qualified network of community health centers in Los Angeles.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
This could be achieved by, for example, targeting presidential offices, military headquarters, key data centers, and other telecommunications hubs.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
At the border of Utah and Arizona, a separate measles outbreak has reached 390 cases, stemming from schools and pediatric centers, according to the Utah Department of Health and Human Services.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
But the Thunder, as small as can be without injured centers Isaiah Hartenstein, Jaylin Williams and Holmgren, pieced together a valiant comeback behind the efforts of eight-year veteran forward Kenrich Williams.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Both can be found at independent garden centers.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Sunrise on the Reaping centers on Katniss Everdeen’s mentor Haymitch (Joseph Zada) as a teenager, when he's set to participate in the 50th Hunger Games.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Hall noted that data centers often require energy infrastructure upgrades to meet their needs, including substations and high-power transmission lines.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The film centers on Smita, a small-town housewife whose seemingly ordinary life unravels into a narrative exploring infidelity, deceit and moral ambiguity.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
This mind-melter from Charlie Kaufman centers on an enigmatic Buckley as the conflicted girlfriend of Jesse Plemons’s awkward Jake, who takes her to meet his incredibly strange parents (Toni Collette and David Thewlis).
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2026
While an official synopsis for The Housemaid’s Secret movie has not yet been released, the book centers around Millie finding a job with a new wealthy couple who is also deeply troubled.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
The Huntsman centers on an ICU nurse who becomes immersed in a dangerous world after agreeing to help a coma patient accused of murdering six women.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
Data centers house computing equipment used to process the massive troves of information needed to train and maintain AI systems.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
The centers would have to be built at least 500 feet away from neighboring properties, and the space in between would need to be landscaped with Florida-friendly plants plus a barrier as tall as the data centers themselves.
—Emily L Mahoney, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
The case centers on former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis, who who appealed to the high court after she was ordered to pay a gay couple $100,000 for refusing to marry them in 2015.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The yearslong case centers around a software system that Boeing developed for the 737 Max, which airlines began flying in 2017.
—Jamie Stengle, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
The film centers on a series of conversations between Kelley and Goering, who develop something almost like a friendship — or at least a temporary understanding.
—Lindsey Bahr, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for centers
Noun
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Reliability, flexibility, and fast, on time delivery guide development, with specifications tailored to local markets and customers, from last mile hubs and national distribution to cold storage, production facilities, and data centres.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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While the three recent transactions point to pockets of strength in the South Bay apartment sector, some residential hubs are struggling beneath the weight of financial setbacks.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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They are led by junior outside hitter Grace Houston (318 kills) and middles Kaylani Feliciano-Taele (227), Brooke Stark (151) and Samantha Nichols (124).—
Tim Meehan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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House Flies House flies are about 1/4 inch long with four dark stripes down their middles.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Studies show the brain consolidates ideas, makes connections and innovates during rest.—
Chris Schembra,
Rolling Stone,
30 Dec. 2025
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Unlike conventional manifolds or solenoid valve networks, the Dectravalve consolidates control into a single, compact, and intelligent unit, delivering efficiency and adaptability across a wide range of applications.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The system focuses on physical interception rather than electronic warfare, addressing scenarios where jamming proves ineffective or risky.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Everglades Forever Act focuses on water quality, while CERP, which came later, encompasses water quality, storage and flow.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That is why Trump’s December warning to the Iranian regime, reinforced by recent actions in Venezuela and unfolding events inside Iran itself, should resonate powerfully in Tehran and other capitals that threaten US interests.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Its overthrow will not come from outside Iran, nor will it be delivered by the will of foreign capitals.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This long cooking process drives off excess water and concentrates natural sugars and umami-rich glutamates, giving tomato paste its signature savory depth and gentle sweetness.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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The short growing season concentrates flavors, creating a rye that’s both aggressive and nuanced and tastes like survival itself.—
Kevin Sintumuang,
Outside,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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After all, the Moroccan city is one of the world's great shopping meccas.—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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Test yourself on melon meccas and revolutionary roots in this week's American Culture Quiz.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The rail mounts on the frame can be locked at several different heights, while the mat’s rail is fixed at the midpoints of its left and right edges.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Centers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centers. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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