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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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

The city is also opening cooling centers throughout the five boroughs. — Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 1 July 2026 Many residents have opposed the data centers. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2026 LinkNYC kiosks will also provide directions to the nearest cooling centers for those looking to get out of the heat. — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 30 June 2026 Kennard could have provided a critical floor-spacing piece around Doncic, who thrives when surrounded by lob-catching centers, athletic wings and knockdown shooters. — Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 Lahore is the capital of Pakistan’s most populous Punjab province, where many parents send their children to private tutoring centers in the afternoon and evening. — CNN Money, 1 July 2026 Satellite dishes proliferated on the rooftops of scam centers in Myanmar, satellite imagery showed, and Starlink usage in Myanmar surged, according to APNIC data. — ABC News, 30 June 2026 From its iconic skyline featuring the CN Tower to its significant financial, cultural and sporting influence, Toronto is one of North America’s most dynamic urban centers. — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 Among centers, Zach Collins (two years, $17 million with Bulls), Robert Williams (three years, $44 million with Portland) and Jock Landale (one year, $14 million with Hawks) came off the board Tuesday night. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

Verb

The film centers on a New York murder trial where a teenage boy is accused of stabbing his abusive dad and a jury has the kid's fate in their hands. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 July 2026 The film centers on his rise to leadership, and missteps, during the French and Indian War. — Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 30 June 2026 Representing Daniell, attorney Chris Timmons said the lawsuit centers on what his client alleges was a fraudulent transfer of the property's ownership. — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 26 June 2026 For leaders, value creation typically centers on stakeholder alignment, driving innovation, and empowering people. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 In a weak free-agency class, centers Robert Williams III (Portland) and Mark Williams (Phoenix) are already off the market, each reportedly agreeing to return to their current teams. — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 The series centers on Whit Lancaster, played by Pablo Kaestli, and Summer Savage, played by Kirby Elwood, who become entangled in a volatile dynamic of power and desire. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 June 2026 Hayslett’s character Fatima is the lead character, Andi’s assistant, and partner of Zac (Devale Ellis), her co-lead in Zatima, which centers on their relationship. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 24 June 2026 The story centers around friends Evelyn Couch and Ninny Threadgoode, who recounts stories about her past, primarily about Idgie Threadgoode and Ruth Jamison, who run the Whistle Stop Café. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for centers

Noun

Artificial intelligence is fundamentally altering America's economic geography, enabling businesses to operate globally while reducing reliance on traditional urban hubs.

— Britney Porter, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
The airport is one of only two commercial aviation hubs in the United States to feature terminal gambling (the other is Reno-Tahoe International Airport).

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of hubs

Verb

Empower is a free personal finance app that consolidates all your financial accounts into one dashboard.

— Amy DeYoung, USA Today, 27 June 2026
Codify a rule stating that when an issuer deletes or consolidates a narrative risk factor to make room for precise financial mapping, that cleanup cannot be introduced as evidence of a material omission.

— Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Definition of consolidates

Verb

Much of the report focuses on historian Anthea Hartig, who has led the National Museum of American History since 2019 and is the museum's first female director.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Beyond its scale, OMNIA focuses on sophisticated cocktail programs, featuring premium spirits in drinks like the Four Berry Buck and Watermelon Margarita.

— Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of focuses

Verb

Marine life concentrates most densely in the shallowest waters of this continental shelf, 100 feet deep or less, in reefs, lagoons, and coastal inlets where a person can swim and scuba dive without specialized gear.

— Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
Boreout concentrates where organizations measure everything except whether the work matters.

— Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 2 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