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as in main
coming before all others in importance
the central theme of the book
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2
as in middle
occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes
will hold the conference in the central part of the country in order to encourage delegates from both coasts
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as in moderate
avoiding major social change or extreme political ideas
with all of the attention being paid to the party's right and left wings, the vast central core has been largely ignored
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as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
a health club that has become dating central for singles in the area
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Recent Examples of central
Mark Carey, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Achieving social control is a central theme of China's AGI pursuit.
—Didi Kirsten Tatlow, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Aqil Shah, Foreign Affairs, 15 Apr. 2011
The difference between a place in the third and second tiers is worth in the region of £8m, once both the EFL central and Premier League solidarity payments are taken into account.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Irrespective of the taker, Inter’s delivery is often placed perfectly towards the central zones — close to the penalty spot — for team-mates to attack.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Achieving social control is a central theme of China's AGI pursuit.
—Didi Kirsten Tatlow, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Noun
The immediate onset of conflict over Kashmir in 1947-48 with a militarily and politically stronger India made the military central to the state's survival and placed it above civilian scrutiny.
—Aqil Shah, Foreign Affairs, 15 Apr. 2011
The difference between a place in the third and second tiers is worth in the region of £8m, once both the EFL central and Premier League solidarity payments are taken into account.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for central
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Cities To Visit Hood River Known as the windsurfing capital of the world, Hood River is also one of the gorge’s main hubs for dining, shopping, and stays.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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In a statement on social media, the hospital said the attack resulted in severe damage to its main building.—
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2025
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While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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Increasing temperatures and mild to moderate winds are anticipated through the weekend.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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Contact support Powered By Pittsburgh used both Justin Fields and Russell Wilson last season to moderate success but both quarterbacks departed earlier this offseason.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
5 June 2025
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While most campaigns historically focused on physical infrastructure, many now include less visible priorities: legal clinics, policy centers, and public interest litigation units.—
Michelle Mbekeani,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The hurricane center had also begun using a new forecast map, which highlighted in red the risk of flooding posed to the area.—
Greg Allen,
NPR,
1 June 2025
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The dining room and kitchen lead to an expansive primary suite overlooking the backyard terrace.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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Furthermore, Newmont has been selling non-core assets, generating substantial proceeds to bolster its primary operations and financial standing.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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As murder defendant Karen Read rounds the corner on the halfway point of her second trial, the crippling weight of unpaid legal bills could be alleviated by an unlikely source: online crowdfunding.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
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Heading into next week, Combs’ trial is nearing the halfway point as the U.S. Attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York moves its case into the final stretch before handing things over to the defense.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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But newer spots such as Lucky Day, which opened in 2017, are expanding beyond Buffalo’s traditional menu offerings.—
David Allan,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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Candidates are largely barred from traditional campaigning, a policy to try to level the playing field among candidates with different campaign funds.—
Jack Nicas,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Haitians continue to flee poverty, hunger and political instability deepens while police and a U.N.-backed mission fight a surge in gang violence, with armed men controlling at least 85% of its capital, Port-au-Prince.—
Chris Megerian,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Perhaps most importantly, the Yankees wouldn't have to give up much prospect capital to add him.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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“Central.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/central. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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