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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
Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
In addition, treatment centers often provide rooms with soft lighting, a naturalistic decor, and music or other sensory stimulation.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
Data centers of this size, called hyperscale centers, typically house over 5,000 computer servers and are designed to provide high scalability and advanced networking for large tech companies like Google.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
Once healthy and socialized, animals are placed with shelters or sent to sanctuaries and rehabilitation centers.
—Meg Dunn, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
In recent years, though, the GHA has demolished Delaney, Dorie Miller, and Colonial Gardens public housing centers so its housing stock has diminished.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Since the ThinkBook VertiFlex centers on the moving display, its components are already secondary, compounded only by the fact that Lenovo has no retail plans for this device.
—PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
The bank does have two existing financial centers in Coeur d’Alene in North Idaho.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2025
Deals extend beyond food, with offers available at Holiday Inn Express and Main Event entertainment centers.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 31 Aug. 2025
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Directed by Sammi Cohen, this film centers on Stacy Friedman (Sunny Sandler — Adam's younger daughter), whose bat mitzvah plans are hilariously derailed by trivial mishaps.
—James Mercadante, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The film is based on the 1963 Akira Kurosawa film High and Low, which centers on an executive whose sleek, modern home at the top of a bluff in Yokohama is such a contrast to the slums below that its architecture motivates the film’s central crime.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 4 Sep. 2025
The Subscriber centers on a high-end escort who, after witnessing the death of a wealthy client, kidnaps a burglar in a panic while trying to flee the premises.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
The video was directed by Maxime Quoilin, who centers the clip around a close-up performance from Trent Reznor, while using an array of different effects to bend space and warp reality.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
In his work, Fifield-Perez’s interdisciplinary practice centers the materiality of paper ephemera, everyday self- documents discarded after having fulfilled their purpose.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025
Badlands centers a Predator named Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) as both main character and hero, a first for the classic sci-fi franchise.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The series centers on Lily Hunter, an intrepid and observant eight-year-old weather detective voiced by Tandi Fomukong, who shares her investigations with her family and friends.
—Jane Levere, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Noun
The lawsuit, filed in Sacramento Superior Court last week, centers around public artwork intended for the corner of 13th and J streets at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
In addition, treatment centers often provide rooms with soft lighting, a naturalistic decor, and music or other sensory stimulation.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
Data centers of this size, called hyperscale centers, typically house over 5,000 computer servers and are designed to provide high scalability and advanced networking for large tech companies like Google.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
Once healthy and socialized, animals are placed with shelters or sent to sanctuaries and rehabilitation centers.
—Meg Dunn, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
In recent years, though, the GHA has demolished Delaney, Dorie Miller, and Colonial Gardens public housing centers so its housing stock has diminished.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Since the ThinkBook VertiFlex centers on the moving display, its components are already secondary, compounded only by the fact that Lenovo has no retail plans for this device.
—PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
The bank does have two existing financial centers in Coeur d’Alene in North Idaho.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2025
Deals extend beyond food, with offers available at Holiday Inn Express and Main Event entertainment centers.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
The drama centers on 17-year-old Lee Jooin (Seo Su-bin), an unpredictable high school student whose angry outburst creates ripple effects throughout her world.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Directed by Sammi Cohen, this film centers on Stacy Friedman (Sunny Sandler — Adam's younger daughter), whose bat mitzvah plans are hilariously derailed by trivial mishaps.
—James Mercadante, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The film is based on the 1963 Akira Kurosawa film High and Low, which centers on an executive whose sleek, modern home at the top of a bluff in Yokohama is such a contrast to the slums below that its architecture motivates the film’s central crime.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 4 Sep. 2025
The Subscriber centers on a high-end escort who, after witnessing the death of a wealthy client, kidnaps a burglar in a panic while trying to flee the premises.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
The video was directed by Maxime Quoilin, who centers the clip around a close-up performance from Trent Reznor, while using an array of different effects to bend space and warp reality.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
In his work, Fifield-Perez’s interdisciplinary practice centers the materiality of paper ephemera, everyday self- documents discarded after having fulfilled their purpose.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025
Badlands centers a Predator named Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) as both main character and hero, a first for the classic sci-fi franchise.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The series centers on Lily Hunter, an intrepid and observant eight-year-old weather detective voiced by Tandi Fomukong, who shares her investigations with her family and friends.
—Jane Levere, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for centers
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In Mississauga, developments around transit hubs, such as those supported by improvements like the Hurontario Light Rail Transit, are fostering mixed-use districts that blend multifamily units and retail spaces.—
John Krpan,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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In December 2023, the school board passed a resolution vowing to rethink school choice and prioritize neighborhood schools, nodding to their role as vital community hubs.—
Mila Koumpilova,
ProPublica,
9 Sep. 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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What Happens Next Obama's Emmy for Our Oceans consolidates his credentials in high-profile documentary and nonfiction work and may increase visibility and demand for similar projects produced by Higher Ground and Netflix.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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But what happens when your industry consolidates, or a role disappears altogether?—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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ThisWayUp focuses on reducing stigma through open dialogue and sharing trusted information.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The assortment focuses on three bold capsule collections co-created over the past year with contemporary artists Derrick Adams, David Shrigley and Hattie Stewart.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As much as Putin’s chumminess with Xi and Modi might have sparked some discomfort in many European capitals, the group was brought together by a combination of need, economic pragmatism and opportunity, analysts say.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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For travelers who are in their element in the halls of museums and hushed theaters, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection offers a singular way to soak in the world’s cultural capitals—by sea.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Instead of blasting in all directions, like a primitive roadside bomb, an EFP directs and concentrates the force of its explosion.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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Kang explained that the unique negative Poisson’s ratio behavior enables inward contraction under compression, which concentrates strain in the sensing region and boosts sensitivity.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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
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The summer pastures near Prospect Mountain feature fisheries, expansive water rights dating back to the early 1900s, and rock-climbing meccas.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Energy Storing and Efficient Air Conditioner (ESEAC) integrates energy storage with cooling and humidity control, and, according to project data, can reduce peak air-conditioning power demand by more than 90% and lower electricity bills for cooling by more than 45%.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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Codesigned by Wood and the brand, the collection integrates Hanky Panky’s recognizable lace fabrics with Wood’s personal approach to style and self-expression.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Centers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centers. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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