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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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

Their traditional decor centers around darker fabrics and pale wall coverings. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 The transitional kindergarten growth has siphoned more lucrative 4-year-olds from their sites — as babies and toddlers require higher staff ratios and more intense care — putting even more centers at risk of closing, research showed. — Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Waxhaw’s eventual rules could address how far data centers must sit from homes, schools and other properties; how much buffering and tree preservation would be required; and whether developers must submit noise, lighting and utility-impact studies. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026 Linguistic versatility and broad penetration across India’s regional circuits drove the record gross numbers, with strong demand spanning major metropolitan centers as well as Tier II and Tier III cities. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026 Only months after Iranian drones struck AWS data centers in the UAE and Bahrain, casting doubt on whether the region’s big bet on digital infrastructure could pay off, KKR’s moves are a vote of confidence. — Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Data centers are increasingly becoming power-constrained as GPU power consumption increases. — Steven Carlini, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Beshear has no authority, secretary of state says The dispute centers on who gets to decide how a vacant Kentucky Senate seat is filled. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 The response is also hampered by a funding gap, attacks on health centers, an ongoing conflict in eastern Congo and mistrust among local communities. — ABC News, 25 July 2026

Verb

The lawsuit centers on language in a draft voter guide that will be sent to Californians beginning next month. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026 The film centers on a debonair art thief (Jordan) who gos toe to toe with an insurance investigator smart enough to catch him (Adria Arjona). — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 29 July 2026 From Systems Of Record To Systems Of Reasoning Enterprise data architecture primarily centers on systems of record. — Lalit Ahuja, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 The other is a savvy tactician whose game centers on commanding his fastball, vexing hitters with his splitter and working in a refined slider. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 26 July 2026 The film centers on a school where a viral video of a student threatening his classmates surfaces online, and the situation spirals into escalating violence. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 23 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 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

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

This consolidates a vast array of sports, including NFL, NBA, MLB, Premier League, and Olympics, onto one platform.

— Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Instead of paying for several AI tools every month, this consolidates the entire stack into a single purchase.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 25 July 2026

Definition of consolidates

Verb

But the learning curve was steep until new AI tools came along, said Murtaza Ali, a doctoral candidate at the University of Washington whose research focuses on computer science education.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
While the summer focuses on prepared foods, the Toupses also do holiday drop-offs during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and even Valentine’s Day that provide ingredients for preparing festive meals at home.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of focuses

Noun

Looking beyond the largest capitals can reveal changes in how young brands present collections, build businesses and reach audiences before those shifts become visible across the wider market.

— Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
What seems impossible at the federal level can be bipartisan in state capitals.

— Editorial Board, Washington Post, 27 July 2026

Definition of capitals

Verb

This allows the mixture to reduce to a thicker consistency and concentrates the flavor.

— Torie Cox, Southern Living, 27 July 2026
Ownership concentrates among people who actively want the shares, and each funding round sends another public signal that demand remains strong.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 26 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