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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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

Why data centers are becoming a political issue For years, politicians in both parties largely celebrated data centers as job creators and economic development projects. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 The county will use 12 locations as early voting centers, according to Dickens. — Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026 The company is developing its technology for applications ranging from electricity generation to data centers and industrial heat. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026 The film centers on Evelyn, a mysterious woman who turns up at a holiday party uninvited. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 1 Sep. 2026 Rogue stars could be the answer The key to this mystery could lie in the fact that most stars don't orbit the centers of their galaxies where supermassive black holes dwell alone, instead existing in binary partnerships. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Lawmakers say the legislation, which passed Monday, would help protect consumers from growing electricity costs driven upward by the sprawling facilities and to track the centers’ immense energy and water consumption. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 Free and open to all ages, participants track their hikes using the Goosechase app or with a travel log available at the district’s nature centers, including Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Bolingbrook and Isle a la Cache Museum in Romeoville. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Nvidia has been the profit engine of the artificial intelligence boom, filling up data centers with its graphics processing units, which are also powering the biggest AI models. — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026

Verb

Tiffany Haddish Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key’s 2016 action comedy Keanu centers on the duo trying to save the eponymous kitten, played by seven identical rescue cats. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026 And the media landscape now centers on the internet and social media rather than a printing press. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 The deal centers on a talent incubation program the two firms will run jointly with an academic institution in Thailand, aimed at connecting new creative talent with the short-form entertainment sector. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 The intuitive Moon in your sign centers your 1st House of Identity, forming a square to money-minded Venus in your 10th House of Career and Reputation. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026 The debate over artificial intelligence usually centers on software, chips, productivity, employment, and whether technology valuations have moved too far ahead of reality. — Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 The concern centers on large language models, which can rapidly analyze vast amounts of information but also generate convincing answers that have no factual basis. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026 Verano centers on an unruly teen whose plans for a carefree summer are disrupted when his parents welcome an asylum seeker into their home. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026 Much of the decor centers around herons, like a bird wallpapered at the checkout desk and even the store’s mascot, Artie, who’s become an important symbol for the two owners. — Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for centers

Noun

At the heart of the Shein model is a vast network of contract manufacturers based in the southern province of Guangdong, in particular Guangzhou’s Panyu and Haizhu Districts — home to one of the world’s most dynamic manufacturing hubs.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Ukraine, for its part, has pursued long-range drone strikes on Russian oil refineries and logistics hubs, seeking to raise the cost of the war for Moscow and test President Vladimir Putin's resolve after more than four-and-a-half years of conflict.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of hubs

Verb

Federer is also deeply committed to his Roger Federer Foundation, which focuses on providing quality education for children.

— Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Currently, the office focuses on vulnerable populations like LGBTQ+ people, Indigenous youth, seniors, and veterans.

— Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of focuses

Noun

Instead of taking unilateral action, Washington should first seek the input and cooperation of allied capitals.

— Nate Swanson, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026
Hyperscalers, cloud providers, and AI companies racing to build the power-hungry facilities needed to train and run their systems now face a collision that is increasingly visible in state capitals and local planning meetings.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of capitals

Verb

Beckon, which first won a Michelin star in 2023, is known for its chef’s tasting menu, while Major Tom concentrates on small plates and an extensive champagne list.

— Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 28 Aug. 2026
Over time, this can result in long stretches of bare stems closer to the pot as the plant concentrates on developing new growth on the tips of the vines.

— Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 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