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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

centers

2 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in focuses

to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective the students centered their attention on final exams

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of centers

Noun

Since launching the Pink Pony Campaign in 2000, Ralph Lauren has championed the fight against cancer by funding cancer centers and world-class research facilities around the world. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026 The excavation centers on Mieza, an ancient Macedonian city in northern Greece, where archaeologists have been uncovering a sprawling complex known as the Royal Gymnasium. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 The last two conference champions were first and third, respectively, in NBA defensive rating last season, anchored by their star centers. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 Digital innovations are increasingly common in surgical centers for this reason, and their presence could influence patient decision-making. — Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026 The prequel game in the action-adventure franchise centers on Laufey, also known as Faye. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026 The measure would regulate federally qualified health centers, or private nonprofit health clinics that provide primary care to medically underserved areas and populations. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026 The show, based on Hannah Grace’s best-selling romance novel of the same name, centers around the relationship between a college hockey player and a college figure skater. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 28 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

Verb

Produced by Sergio Adrià’s Espurna Films, with Sandra Hermida on board as co-producer, the film centers on 17-year-old Clara, whose desire to be seen and loved is complicated by a growing impulse to escape the expectations surrounding her. — Callum McLennan, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026 Harry called for a slowdown of the development of AI, as well as prioritizing innovation that centers on trust and safety. — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026 Punkt pairs intentional use with privacy, while Mudita centers mindful living and E Ink displays. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026 Loosely based on Lauren Edmondson’s novel Ladies of the House, the new series also centers on a trio of women. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2026 Tina Wolfson, one of the lawyers representing the plaintiffs, said the case also centers on Meta’s surveillance of people’s lives without their consent and the exploitation of their image and likeness. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 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 Major population centers Philadelphia and Pittsburgh both are flanked by rivers. — Kaleigh Yost, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for centers

Noun

For decades, this address was one of the city's defining social hubs, and Annie's has reclaimed that role.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
These districts can be established within a city, county or cooperative area to create economic development projects like industrial sites, research facilities, job-training centers and distribution hubs.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 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

Built with significant financial backing from the European Commission, the site consolidates four distinct technical installations into a single industrial processing line.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of consolidates

Verb

With a budget of $80 million, the film focuses on two friends magically transported to an island rooted in Philippine mythology.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2026
Rentner’s group focuses on restoring pieces of the natural floodplains to absorb water again.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of focuses

Noun

Milan was the last of the four major fashion capitals to host the event, which launched in New York in 2022, followed by editions in London, Paris and Los Angeles.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Sep. 2026
The president has never understood why Washington does not look like other capitals.

— Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of capitals

Verb

Unlike conventional air defense weapons, which launch missiles or projectiles at incoming targets, a high-energy laser concentrates light onto a small area of a target.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
OurTime Combines Phone Verification With Message Review OurTime also concentrates on an older dating audience.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 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