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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
Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
Tech companies are jockeying for energy to power data centers to run their AI models.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 15 Oct. 2025
This marks the fourth series in the Bosch franchise and third centered on Harry Bosch.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Their gorgeous estate is located in the center of the Stags Leap District, but grapes for this stunner come from Coombsville.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
Tech companies are jockeying for energy to power data centers to run their AI models.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
Getting there means being intentional—about outreach, messaging, and who gets centered in NYRR’s work.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 15 Oct. 2025
This marks the fourth series in the Bosch franchise and third centered on Harry Bosch.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for center
Noun
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Situated at the northeastern tip of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, Port Townsend was once a renowned port of entry and lumber shipping hub.—
Noreen Kompanik,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Diwali is celebrated during the Hindu month of Kartik, which typically falls between the middle of October and the middle of November.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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The middle of his chest was covered with a large, gooey piece of gauze.—
Jeff Pearlman,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Together and united with President Maduro, consolidating the path of Chávez.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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And many insurance companies and other for-profit businesses within the health care system have merged or consolidated, often allowing the remaining businesses to raise prices for their services.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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His legal practice primarily focuses on sports injuries, workers’ comp, and disability benefits, according to his law firm — areas close to home for a former athlete.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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It was announced as part of the festival’s classic film focused Treasures stand, also featuring two classic Arab and three international feature films.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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More than 60% of the capital's health facilities, including Haiti's general hospital, are now shuttered or non-functioning because of the surge in gang violence.—
NPR,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
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The aide ordered his family to pack their bags and go to the defense ministry in the capital’s central Umayyad Square.—
Danny Makki,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Andrew Dismukes is in the midst his sixth season as a cast member on SNL.—
Alyssa Davis,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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A little more than three years ago, Tyler’s first cousin Rem was acquired by the Wild from Nashville, played 20 games with Minnesota, then was promptly traded to Montreal in the midst of the 2021-22 season.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Difficulty concentrating is a common complaint among people experiencing SAD, Justin Puder, PhD, a psychologist based in Boca Raton, Florida, tells SELF.—
Maggie O'Neill,
SELF,
20 Oct. 2025
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Andrew Morton — whose latest book, Winston and the Windsors, charts the formidable Churchill’s working relationship with the royal family for several decades — says one thing shone through, enabling him to concentrate on the institution rather than the person.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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New York City remains the cocktail mecca of the Americas, with four Big Apple bars making this year’s list, including the East Village’s Superbueno (rising 15 places to 12), the West Village’s Sip & Guzzle (39), the Lower East Side’s Double Chicken Please (41), and FiDi’s Overstory (46).—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
9 Oct. 2025
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Make no mistake, though, this footballing mecca, where the turnstiles closed for the final time 25 years ago this week, was a truly special place.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Center.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/center. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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