CENTERS Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

centers 1 of 2

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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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

Washington can’t stop talking about AI doom scenarios and the public backlash to data centers — but around the world, sentiment toward the fast-moving technology is much more nuanced. — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2026 The team has already constructed a working proof-of-concept that measures magnetic fields by reading the spin states of the NV centers. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026 Access to mental health services also fell short of benchmarks, and some foster kids are still sleeping in child welfare offices and other unlicensed centers because other, more secure placements weren’t available, the report showed. — Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026 The improvements would put roughly 100 megawatts total of emission-free electricity on the power grid, which the utility already is expanding at an unprecedented rate to serve data centers. — Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026 The Great Logging Off centers on intentionally reducing screen use. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026 Uline has more than 10,000 North American employees with distribution centers in Kenosha, Illinois, California, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Texas, Washington, Nevada, Florida, Ohio, Massachusetts, Mexico and Canada. — Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2026 Most are instead forced to live inside aquariums or rehabilitation centers for the rest of their lives. — John Donegan Long Beach Post, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026 Data centers The facilities that help power the rapid growth of artificial intelligence programs are facing a bipartisan backlash across the country. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Verb

Set the scene On rugged John’s Island 40 minutes outside of Charleston, Auberge’s Lowcountry debut deftly centers the coastal charm of the South Carolina sea islands—the second most bioactive habitat in the world, after only the Amazon Rainforest. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026 The investigation centers on 44-year-old Eugene Horsch, whose home has been under scrutiny since June. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026 Instead, the discourse centers about concerns about misogyny in the football program and the racial makeup of the student body – something no one would have predicted in those gleeful moments late Saturday night. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026 Set in contemporary Singapore, the film centers on family relationships and unexpected life changes. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026 Major population centers Philadelphia and Pittsburgh both are flanked by rivers. — Kaleigh Yost, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026 Local resistance has spread almost as quickly as the data centers themselves. — Austyn Gaffney, Scientific American, 9 Sep. 2026 Heading upstairs, the upper deck centers around an elegant lounge with a large dining table for family meals and an adjoining outdoor terrace. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026 Their answers form the creative backbone of the campaign, which also centers around the launch of the third generation of The Point, a reimagining of the bestselling silhouette that helped define the brand nearly a decade ago. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for centers

Noun

The goal is to spread out the incoming traffic and economic stimulus beyond the major hubs and peak tourist seasons of July and August.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
While there are other logistics hubs in the region, Bahrain was a key option before the war began.

— Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of hubs

Noun

House flies are about 1/4 inch long with four dark stripes down their middles.

— Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
Point Loma’s middles dominated, with 6-foot-5 Trevor Rutt and 6-4 Waylon Lundeen taking advantage of the undersized Cardinals.

— Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026

Definition of middles

Verb

For a compatible computer that needs both Windows and Office, the bundle consolidates two core purchases without adding monthly fees.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 30 Aug. 2026
More than 8,100 people have been rescued, according to Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, which consolidates information from Nepal Police, Nepal Army and Armed Police Force.

— Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of consolidates

Verb

Raytron’s new approach focuses specifically on infrared imagery, where temperature, heat distribution and thermal signatures provide information that conventional visible-light cameras cannot capture.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026
Those talks have since stalled as Tehran focuses on negotiating the future of the Strait of Hormuz and Washington turns back to diplomacy.

— Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of focuses

Noun

The meetings appeared to produce no substantial breakthrough on ending the fighting, and both countries resumed their deadly air war after a weekend truce in their capitals for the American visitors.

— Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Russia and Ukraine had agreed to pause attacks on each other’s capitals for the duration of the weekend of diplomacy, which came after months without significant progress toward resolution.

— Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of capitals

Verb

The time to make the architectural choice is now, before the capital concentrates, the models calcify and the window for integration closes.

— Yariv Cohen, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Where the power concentrates, in the White House, there is no desire to lay down stricter rules.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of concentrates

Noun

Instead of meccas or meeting places for diehard fans, live sporting events try to position themselves as major cultural moments.

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026
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