as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
Broadway is the hub of theater life in New York
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Recent Examples of hub
Last summer, less than 60% of arrivals and departures were on time at the busy hub.
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Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Upstairs, a loft adds even more breathing room — ideal for a game area, homework hub or second lounge.
—Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Travelers can find less crowded and more convenient cruise departure points outside of major hubs like Florida.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Region prepares for massive visitor influx With training camps spread across the metroplex and the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center serving as the international broadcast hub, thousands of visitors are expected to flood the area.
—Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 1 May 2026
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Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Upstairs, a loft adds even more breathing room — ideal for a game area, homework hub or second lounge.
—Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Travelers can find less crowded and more convenient cruise departure points outside of major hubs like Florida.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Region prepares for massive visitor influx With training camps spread across the metroplex and the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center serving as the international broadcast hub, thousands of visitors are expected to flood the area.
—Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hub
Noun
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Downstairs, meanwhile, the finished basement could become a rec room, billiards room, or fitness center, with a large brick fireplace heating up the space.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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At the center are three siblings bound by the legacy their mother built and the unfinished business their father left behind.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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 insurgents, who operate at ease, crossing borders and dominating much of the countryside in Mali and Burkina Faso, now feel emboldened to target capital cities.—
Ulf Laessing,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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And the cost for the pool’s ongoing repairs have delayed the Park District’s ability to do many other capital projects in the parks.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
30 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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“Hub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hub. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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