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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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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
Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
The new Utah location is expected to include a travel center spanning 74,000 square feet with 120 fueling stations, multiple EV chargers and 200 full-time employees.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Anshel Sag, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
These antitrust lawsuits all center on the idea that NCAA member schools and conferences are, like pro franchises, competing businesses.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The petition also calls for members of the advocacy center’s board of directors to take accountability for supporting the fundraiser and insists on a change of leadership at the board and executive level.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
The new Utah location is expected to include a travel center spanning 74,000 square feet with 120 fueling stations, multiple EV chargers and 200 full-time employees.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
Most of my usage centered on consumer content consumption and the immersive apps that were built for visionOS.
—Anshel Sag, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
These antitrust lawsuits all center on the idea that NCAA member schools and conferences are, like pro franchises, competing businesses.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for center
Noun
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But the attacker re-aggravated his hamstring at the club’s training hub in Rush Green.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Picton Prince Edward County’s largest town, Picton, serves as a central hub for shops, galleries, and accommodations, including The Royal hotel and Slickers County Ice Cream.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Moore attempted to catch a pass from quarterback Caleb Wiliams over the middle of the field, when he was pulled down by defenders.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The swells will continue to build and increase along east-facing shorelines through the middle of the week, the hurricane center warned.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Getting Adams out of the race could help Cuomo consolidate support among voters who don't like Mamdani, political analysts have said.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Last month, West Virginia’s attorney general asked that the cases be consolidated and considered together by the same judge.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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For executives focused on measurable returns and competitive positioning, prosocial AI transcends ethical considerations to become a business imperative.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Aura’s platform tracks behavioral patterns such as sleep and focus, flags mental health risks including self-harm or suicidal ideation, and gives parents visibility into kids’ social media, gaming, and AI chat activity.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Lisa, 28, wore a black maxi dress with cutouts, and paired the look with an extremely rare Hermès Birkin while in South Korea's capital city.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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At the club’s training ground in the Valdebebas district of the Spanish capital, both coaching staff and team-mates value the fact Ceballos can bring a style of play that is not so characteristic of the club’s other midfielders, more based on linking play.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The second came in the midst of a dominant stretch by Cleveland’s defense.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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In the midst of feeling helpless, Kate said an idea took shape to commemorate the victims.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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On taking the job last year, Enzo Maresca knew that his say in transfers at Stamford Bridge would be limited and that his main task was to concentrate on coaching the team.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Although many began paying, a substantial portion did not, with 25% of student loan holders and over 50% of the total student loan debt concentrated within the 24-38 age group.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 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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Over the years, Hvar has earned a reputation as a mecca for club-goers—a place for people to come dance until sunrise and then ride the ferry back to the mainland, still drunk and reeling from the night before.—
Ivana Rihter,
Vogue,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Center.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/center. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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