as in centers
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 hubs
Develop coordinated, vetted information hubs that simplify navigation across health, finances, home modifications, technology, and care.
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Aimee Decamillo, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Thai forces shelled several other hubs during a border conflict with Cambodia last year.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 Apr. 2026
Grand Central Terminal, one of the city’s busiest transit hubs, serves not only daily commuters, but also draws thousands of tourists each day.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
Transit advocate Charlton D'Souza, with Passengers United, said more mental health resources should be present at transit hubs.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
The war in the Middle East, home to some of the world’s largest air travel hubs, has upended the global aviation industry, driving carriers to new routes.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Highly specialized services cluster inside massive metropolitan hubs.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
They may also be used to saturate and destroy remaining airfields, command centers, and logistic hubs.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
Key pathways such as the Strait of Hormuz have been effectively shuttered and routes from strategic hubs such as Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi have also been impacted.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Aimee Decamillo, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Thai forces shelled several other hubs during a border conflict with Cambodia last year.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 Apr. 2026
Grand Central Terminal, one of the city’s busiest transit hubs, serves not only daily commuters, but also draws thousands of tourists each day.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
Transit advocate Charlton D'Souza, with Passengers United, said more mental health resources should be present at transit hubs.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
The war in the Middle East, home to some of the world’s largest air travel hubs, has upended the global aviation industry, driving carriers to new routes.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Highly specialized services cluster inside massive metropolitan hubs.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
They may also be used to saturate and destroy remaining airfields, command centers, and logistic hubs.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
Key pathways such as the Strait of Hormuz have been effectively shuttered and routes from strategic hubs such as Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi have also been impacted.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hubs
Noun
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This summer, the mayor says recreational centers will begin hosting midnight basketball.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The free, one-day event centers on independent comic creators, cosplay, and beginner-friendly Dungeons and Dragons, offering a smaller, more focused alternative to traditional conventions.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2026
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The columns that will support the ballroom’s south colonnade have Corinthian capitals, the most ornate type of decorative top for a column.—
Kevin D. Murphy,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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Those crises required two large IMF deals supported by tens of billions of dollars in Gulf aid and investments, reflecting a long-standing view among Gulf capitals that stability in the most populous Arab country is key to preventing wider turmoil.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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With one day left to declare candidacy in the race for Los Angeles mayor, all eyes are on Rick Caruso, the billionaire developer behind outdoor shopping meccas like The Grove.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Feb. 2026
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After all, the Moroccan city is one of the world's great shopping meccas.—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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New studies by two major La Jolla medical research institutions explore aging and its effects on the brain, albeit with different focuses.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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Despite Texas not satisfying their trio of focuses, a trio of sophomores stepped up to help carry the Longhorns to the Elite Eight.—
Zoe Collins Rath,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Hubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hubs. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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