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
The hub motor is gone, replaced by a mid-frame motor produced under contract for Velotric.
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ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
The increase in the rebate comes amid a reset for Saudi Arabia’s film industry, following a poor showing at the box office, at home and internationally, for early flagship production Desert Warrior, while other ambitious projects such as the Neom film and media hub has been reduced in scale.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Between the crowd of fans and a location outside of the major entertainment hubs, the AMAs are starting to feel more like a party than an award show.
—Lily Moayeri, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
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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ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
The increase in the rebate comes amid a reset for Saudi Arabia’s film industry, following a poor showing at the box office, at home and internationally, for early flagship production Desert Warrior, while other ambitious projects such as the Neom film and media hub has been reduced in scale.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Between the crowd of fans and a location outside of the major entertainment hubs, the AMAs are starting to feel more like a party than an award show.
—Lily Moayeri, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hub
Noun
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But Patrick Mahomes, who tore his ACL last December, is ahead of schedule and will likely be under center when these two teams square off in early November.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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The tension spilled into election issues, including accusations that Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco seized ballots in a voter‑fraud investigation, now at the center of a legal fight with the state attorney general.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Once regarded as a mecca for luxury shopping, drawing visitors from across Chicagoland to experience a level of polish few suburban malls could hope to surpass, Northbrook Court today is something akin to a retail wasteland.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 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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At the same time, Anthropic argued that the US still holds several major advantages, including stronger chip ecosystems, leading AI companies, and broader access to capital for large-scale AI infrastructure.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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Legislation in Louisiana seeks to address the Supreme Court ruling by scrapping a district that snakes over 200 miles (321 kilometers) northwest from the capital, Baton Rouge, to Shreveport, creating a voting bloc with a majority of Black residents.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Later in the day, the menu shifts to a more international focus.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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In 2027, the focus shifts south to Andalucía.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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“Hub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hub. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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