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as in hub
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
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as in to consolidate
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 to focus
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 center
Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
The Indonesian zombie flick centers on a family that runs a popular herbal remedy business.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Okla Jones, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
Last year the two parties reinforced their bond with a capsule collection, which featured images centered on Lee Cohen’s seductive self-portraits.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Tight end Elijah Arroyo, linebacker Ernest Jones IV, center Jalen Sundell, and defensive end Leonard Williams all appeared on the injury report recently but appear to be a go for Thursday's contest.
—Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
The Indonesian zombie flick centers on a family that runs a popular herbal remedy business.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
This fall, museums and galleries across the country are presenting exhibitions that highlight the stories that center Black culture in all its depth and complexity.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
Last year the two parties reinforced their bond with a capsule collection, which featured images centered on Lee Cohen’s seductive self-portraits.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for center
Noun
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And the company reports compatibility with more donor bike styles, including commuter models, fatbikes, rear-hub ebikes and step-through frames.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Sep. 2025
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Lagos is known as the Algarve’s top surfing hub.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The two massive tropical systems swirling off the Southeast coast are a stark reminder that the potential government shutdown looms during the middle of the Atlantic hurricane season.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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The pair has currently scored 33/50 total, placing them towards the middle of the leaderboard.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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According to the release, the new headquarters will consolidate its key operations — including the companies' corporate offices, manufacturing operations and distribution center — into a 200,000-square-foot campus.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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According to courtroom schedules, 4150 was consolidated into another courtroom.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Joining the likes of Perplexity’s Comet and The Browser Company’s Dia, Opera’s newest release is built to focus on AI tools.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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The plan also mentions a long-term horizon for self-determination and the establishment of a Palestinian state – a point not raised in previous proposals, which mainly focused on ending the war in Gaza but neglected to include a longer-term pathway to statehood.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The suspect, identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, was arrested and charged with capital murder.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Jeevan Thomas, an editorial strategist with deep newsroom instincts, and Himanshu Kumar, a growth-minded technical operator, together have shown how modest capital, relentless focus on the audience, and meticulous process design can convert attention into revenue and then into meaningful exits.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the midst of their newlywed bliss, Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez are letting fans in on the details of their big day.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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The redevelopment is one of several projects underway in downtown Fort Lauderdale, which is in the midst of a real estate boom while attracting companies, young professionals and young families in recent years.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This conversation concentrates on the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) as a Platonic model not only within the English language but in countless other linguistic ecosystems.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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The organization takes care of the back-end logistics, from payroll and setting tuition to lobbying state legislators and navigating local zoning laws, freeing educators to concentrate on their craft.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Adapted from Lawrence Osborne’s novel, the film finds Lord Doyle adrift in the Eastern gambling mecca of Macau as his past and debts catch up with him.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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His Austin comedy club, Comedy Mothership, has been touted as a free speech mecca where comics don’t have to worry about cancel culture.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Center.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/center. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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