CENTERS Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of center

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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Relevance

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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centers

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verb

present tense third-person singular of center

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

Noun

Data centers The biggest policy divide of the night came on a question about data centers. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026 Meanwhile, in another corner of the AI economy, the world's largest technology companies have committed nearly $700 billion to build data centers in 2026 alone, on top of $380 billion the year before. — Nili Gilbert, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 With the franchise’s trademark blend of extreme gore and dark humor, the Evil Dead backstory centers on the ancient Book of the Dead that unleashes supernatural evil forces and twists victims into sadistic, shape-shifting, near-invincible monsters. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 21 July 2026 Known as nitrogen-vacancy centers, these atomic-scale structures allow the system to manipulate electron and nuclear spins without needing liquid helium or high-vacuum environments. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026 The loss of federal money forced the closure of five of its 35 health centers in California and Nevada. — Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 21 July 2026 The case, which began in 2024, centers on Wrigley View Rooftop selling access to a rooftop building where fans can watch Cubs games in person without paying the Cubs. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 July 2026 The city banned data centers near transit and the Beltline, but this one is trying to get an exception. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 15 July 2026 The temporary pause applies to data centers requiring 50 megawatts or more of power while the state develops a new regulatory framework. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 15 July 2026

Verb

Saintil also explained that having an investor board that is diverse and centers Black women voices signals a seismic change across the industry. — Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 The film centers on Wang Wei (Miao), a mysterious mute tradesman who is forced into a violent underworld after his daughter is kidnapped by a Southeast Asian child trafficking syndicate. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 July 2026 Although much of the focus typically centers around those drafted in June, the development of second-year players is extremely important at this juncture of the offseason. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026 Moreno directed Episode 7, which centers on Macondo’s legendary years of relentless rain. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 17 July 2026 The investigation centers on a $28-million endorsement deal to Leonard from a company called Aspiration that Clippers owner Steve Ballmer invested $60 million into. — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 Creator Tessa Coates centers her buddy comedy on two women who are both very, very alike and very, very different. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026 The franchise centers around a dystopian nation called Panem, where rich and authoritarian leaders force twelve lower-class districts to submit two children to fight in a deadly, and televised, battle every year. — Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for centers

Noun

TechFest facilitates internships and job placements, demonstrating HBCUs as vibrant innovation hubs.

— Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
The award is one of six the EDA announced Monday as part of a roughly $169 million investment in six tech hubs nationwide.

— Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026

Definition of hubs

Verb

According to Election Betting Odds, which consolidates numbers from multiple markets including Kalshi, Polymarket, and PredictIt, bettors believe Democrats have a 81% chance of taking back the House.

— Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Intended for hyperscalers and the like, the Kyber NVL144 rack consolidates 144 Nvidia chips into a single system that costs many millions of dollars.

— Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 7 July 2026

Definition of consolidates

Verb

What to know Stock’s campaign focuses on reducing the cost of living, funding schools and ensuring equitable healthcare.

— Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Most research on face processing in autism focuses on a biomarker known as the N170, which refers to a shift in brain activity that occurs 170 milliseconds after seeing a face.

— Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026

Definition of focuses

Noun

These may be restored heritage buildings in European capitals, villa collections overlooking crystalline waters, or—notably in 2025 and 2026—luxury lodges set in deserts, forests, and mountains.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
As protesters gathered each evening in Kyiv and other regional capitals, demanding both Fedorov's reinstatement and broader military reforms, the political pressure quickly mounted.

— Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of capitals

Verb

When an agent writes part of your codebase, accountability concentrates on the human who shipped it.

— Erik Aasberg, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Technology that augments humans spreads prosperity, but technology built to imitate and substitute for them concentrates it.

— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of concentrates

Noun

The fest is becoming a beacon for those who still pine for former jam meccas like Gathering of the Vibes, Wakarusa, Rothbury, and 10,000 Lakes.

— Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2026
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