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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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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
Chase Jordan
updated November 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Even as this risk rises rapidly, there are still plans for launching mega constellations of tiny satellites akin to those that are already orbiting as part of SpaceX’s Starlink system, along with a newly emerging push for orbital data centers such as Nvidia’s Starcloud.
—Humberto Basilio, Scientific American, 7 Nov. 2025
Because North Dakota winters can be brutal, keep in mind that while the park itself is open 24/7, some visitor centers, roads, and campgrounds may shut down or operate on reduced hours in snowy months.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Goldman Sachs expects top firms to spend more than $70 billion next year on infrastructure like data centers and chips.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Data centers also use a large volume of water to cool equipment used to generate power.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The city’s 911 centers have improved over the past couple of years but remain short-staffed, with about 40 employees in a department budgeted for 50.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
In addition to Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde returning, the show centers around Officer Clawhauser, voiced by Nate Torrence.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
The organization's dogs don't just support New Yorkers on marathon day; New York Therapy Animals' fluffy volunteers spread smiles across the city's hospitals, healthcare facilities, day centers, and assisted living facilities.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
This, in turn, centers the idea of due process, because only through it can deliberative decisions about identity, guilt, and punishment be properly engaged.
—JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2025
The case centers on allegations that NASCAR uses monopoly power to suppress competition in the purchase of services provided by racing teams.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Sweet Vincent, written and directed by Ciara Boniface, centers a professional jazz musician reconciling with an old flame during a pivotal performance, both haunted by grief and striving for connection.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Her work, which centers love, family, friendship, loss, and grief is relatable to the experience of a Black woman in her younger years.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
During the final days of production on the movie, which centers on the making of Springsteen's 1982 album Nebraska, the director, 55, and his family lost their home to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
The government funding dispute largely centers on whether to include an extension of Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies in the spending bill.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
But Karma 4 is the moment that centers it all.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
Roughly half of the nation’s major air traffic control centers are experiencing staff shortages, the Federal Aviation Administration told ABC News.
—Chase Jordan
updated November 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Even as this risk rises rapidly, there are still plans for launching mega constellations of tiny satellites akin to those that are already orbiting as part of SpaceX’s Starlink system, along with a newly emerging push for orbital data centers such as Nvidia’s Starcloud.
—Humberto Basilio, Scientific American, 7 Nov. 2025
Because North Dakota winters can be brutal, keep in mind that while the park itself is open 24/7, some visitor centers, roads, and campgrounds may shut down or operate on reduced hours in snowy months.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Goldman Sachs expects top firms to spend more than $70 billion next year on infrastructure like data centers and chips.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Data centers also use a large volume of water to cool equipment used to generate power.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The city’s 911 centers have improved over the past couple of years but remain short-staffed, with about 40 employees in a department budgeted for 50.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
In addition to Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde returning, the show centers around Officer Clawhauser, voiced by Nate Torrence.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
The organization's dogs don't just support New Yorkers on marathon day; New York Therapy Animals' fluffy volunteers spread smiles across the city's hospitals, healthcare facilities, day centers, and assisted living facilities.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
Starring Allison Williams, Dave Franco, Mason Thames, Mckenna Grace, Scott Eastwood and Willa Fitzgerald, the film centers two families already intertwined by sisters Morgan (Williams) and Jenny (Fitzgerald).
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
This, in turn, centers the idea of due process, because only through it can deliberative decisions about identity, guilt, and punishment be properly engaged.
—JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2025
The case centers on allegations that NASCAR uses monopoly power to suppress competition in the purchase of services provided by racing teams.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Sweet Vincent, written and directed by Ciara Boniface, centers a professional jazz musician reconciling with an old flame during a pivotal performance, both haunted by grief and striving for connection.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Her work, which centers love, family, friendship, loss, and grief is relatable to the experience of a Black woman in her younger years.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
During the final days of production on the movie, which centers on the making of Springsteen's 1982 album Nebraska, the director, 55, and his family lost their home to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
The government funding dispute largely centers on whether to include an extension of Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies in the spending bill.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
But Karma 4 is the moment that centers it all.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for centers
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But Liebman insists that the decision to move back into major metropolitan hubs like Manhattan has less to do with RTO and more to do with a fear of being left behind in an uncertain job market.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The shutdown has triggered a chain reaction of disruptions at major hubs, risking the onset of mass delays, cascading flight cancellations, and operational uncertainty.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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House Flies House flies are about 1/4 inch long with four dark stripes down their middles.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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The middles seem strong Peter Skoronski, Lloyd Cushenberry III and Kevin Zeitler make up a solid trio in the middle of the offense.—
Nick Suss,
The Tennessean,
18 Aug. 2025
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Indeed, during this restorative phase, muscles repair, immune function peaks and the brain consolidates most of its daily learning and memories.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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The system consolidates soldier communications, networking, and control tools into a single wearable unit, allowing operators to direct unmanned aerial systems, call for indirect fire, and coordinate robotic teammates, all while maintaining mobility in complex terrain.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees will be pushing for Tucker's services as Chicago focuses on pitching.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Microsoft, which has a dominant position in enterprise software and focuses largely on business customers, wants to build AI capabilities into Office and Windows that can automate complex tasks out of the box.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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While European fashion capitals convert runway weeks into measurable economic engines—hotels booked, restaurants thriving, city tours sold out—Lagos stages brilliance, then sends everyone home.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
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Milan, the country's second biggest city, is the metropolitan hub of northern Italy and one of the fashion capitals of the world.—
Laura Saravia,
NBC news,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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His team of 40 also concentrates on bigger and bigger deals that swell their take from the average directs transaction.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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But for the forthcoming 18th volume, Through the Open Window, 1956-1963, which concentrates on Dylan’s earliest recordings during his folk period, the baton was passed to Wilentz.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After all, the Moroccan city is one of the world's great shopping meccas.—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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Test yourself on melon meccas and revolutionary roots in this week's American Culture Quiz.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The rail mounts on the frame can be locked at several different heights, while the mat’s rail is fixed at the midpoints of its left and right edges.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Centers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centers. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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