as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
a city that was once ground zero for the insurance industry
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Recent Examples of ground zero
Borough officials call that spot ground zero for extreme erosion, after major chunks of the beach were wiped away.
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Sean Tallant, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
This was peak space-race America, and Houston was ground zero, with NASA’s Johnson Space Center miles away.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Apr. 2026
Washington is now ground zero for an advocacy battle over how to write the rules of the road for a nascent technology that promises to reshape everything from education and health care to war-fighting.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Sitting right in the heart of Ocean Drive just steps from the sand, its open-air pool and lively patio are ground zero for that nonstop energy the neighborhood is known for.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
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Sean Tallant, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
This was peak space-race America, and Houston was ground zero, with NASA’s Johnson Space Center miles away.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Apr. 2026
Washington is now ground zero for an advocacy battle over how to write the rules of the road for a nascent technology that promises to reshape everything from education and health care to war-fighting.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Sitting right in the heart of Ocean Drive just steps from the sand, its open-air pool and lively patio are ground zero for that nonstop energy the neighborhood is known for.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ground zero
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At that time, around 200 public hospitals, along with federally qualified health centers, were eligible for 340B pricing.—
Dené K. Dryden,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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During the next three weeks, mobile internet was impeded or shut off in the center of Moscow.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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The Boston Fleet and Ottawa Charge had six nights off between Games 1 and 2 of their series, with Game 2 taking place Friday night in Canada’s capital.—
Theodore Tollefson,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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Christopher Cann Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said in a public address that a strike on the Lebanese capital of Beirut killed a high-ranking Hezbollah commander.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Travellers flying in or out of the hub ogled the spectacle, a display of sudden corporate collapse.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Houston is a mecca for high-calorie delicious meals.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Mack Lewis Gym, which is a huge boxing mecca.—
Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Moon moves through your 4th House of Home, bringing focus to your environment or emotional base and what needs support.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Uranus in your 5th House of Creativity can shift your personal focus unexpectedly or pull your attention elsewhere.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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When runners are on base, the hitters are unable to drive them in for runs.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The company's base home warranty plans are affordable at $55 to $65 per month, and add-ons are often between $3 and $8 each.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Solar radiation causes material locked inside the comet's solid nucleus to escape through a process called sublimation, releasing dust and gas into space.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Core players giving their squad a high baseline is always vital in the playoffs, and the Ducks finally have some chance at hanging with other teams’ nuclei thanks to Carlsson and Gauthier’s ongoing emergence.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Retailers that effectively deploy AI in their physical stores recognize the human elements at the core of the in-person shopping experience.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Wu’s office said the veterans department will continue to provide core services to all qualifying veterans and provide financial and medical assistance to qualifying veterans and their dependents with limited incomes for food, shelter, clothing, and medical care, as required by state law.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2026
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“Ground zero.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ground%20zero. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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