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
Naloxone access has expanded countywide in hotels, transit hubs, community events and correctional facilities.
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Maria Hernandez, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
Both Abu Dhabi and Dubai are home to tech giants' regional hubs, and many are specifically named by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as targets, including Alphabet's Google, Oracle and IBM.
—Emma Graham, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026
Hartsfield-Jackson serves as one of Delta Air Lines’ travel hubs and is among the busiest airports in the country.
—Dan Gallo, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
Prior to the crisis, the Middle East had established itself as a key region in global aviation, fueled by the growing influence of prominent Gulf hubs including Dubai, Emirates’ home base, Abu Dhabi (home to Etihad) and Doha, Qatar Airways’ hub.
—Blane Bachelor, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
Many nominees and presenters joined the show via satellite feeds from hubs in London (Stanfield, Olivia Colman and Christopher Hampton), Paris (Zeller), Seoul (Bong Joon Ho), Sydney (Sacha Baron Cohen) and elsewhere.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
YouTube would happily add those company’s games to its service, but the other behemoths are currently more interested in becoming hubs themselves.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
With spring break travel underway, TSA PreCheck wait times have surged, with travelers waiting hours at airports, including major hubs in Houston, North Carolina, and New Orleans.
—Bailey Allen, Cape Cod Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Its location in the new upscale development of Takanawa Gateway City, puts guests in a less touristy and much quieter part of town, while still being steps away from major transportation hubs like Takanawa Gateway Station and Shinagawa Station.
—Lois Alter Mark, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Maria Hernandez, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
Both Abu Dhabi and Dubai are home to tech giants' regional hubs, and many are specifically named by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as targets, including Alphabet's Google, Oracle and IBM.
—Emma Graham, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026
Hartsfield-Jackson serves as one of Delta Air Lines’ travel hubs and is among the busiest airports in the country.
—Dan Gallo, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
Prior to the crisis, the Middle East had established itself as a key region in global aviation, fueled by the growing influence of prominent Gulf hubs including Dubai, Emirates’ home base, Abu Dhabi (home to Etihad) and Doha, Qatar Airways’ hub.
—Blane Bachelor, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
Many nominees and presenters joined the show via satellite feeds from hubs in London (Stanfield, Olivia Colman and Christopher Hampton), Paris (Zeller), Seoul (Bong Joon Ho), Sydney (Sacha Baron Cohen) and elsewhere.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
YouTube would happily add those company’s games to its service, but the other behemoths are currently more interested in becoming hubs themselves.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
With spring break travel underway, TSA PreCheck wait times have surged, with travelers waiting hours at airports, including major hubs in Houston, North Carolina, and New Orleans.
—Bailey Allen, Cape Cod Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Its location in the new upscale development of Takanawa Gateway City, puts guests in a less touristy and much quieter part of town, while still being steps away from major transportation hubs like Takanawa Gateway Station and Shinagawa Station.
—Lois Alter Mark, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hubs
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The Warriors, who lost three centers on Friday, are signing former Utah Jazz and Miami Heat 7-foot center Omer Yurtseven to a 10-day contract, according to multiple reports.—
Jon Becker,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The spa itself sprawls 64,000 square feet and has a cluster of treatment pavilions, fitness centers, and outdoor pools where hydrotherapy sessions are performed (my partner turned to jelly after a particularly effective water shiatsu session).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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North Korean Air Koryo resumed flights between the two nations’ capitals in 2023.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Paris joined several other European capitals to announce that additional warships would be deployed to the Mediterranean, along with anti-drone and anti-missile defenses, to help defend Cyprus.—
Elena Giuliano,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 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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One of his main focuses as chief will be on staffing.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
9 Mar. 2026
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This legislative session, Republicans and Democrats have both said electricity affordability was one of their focuses, and both the House and Senate passed House Bill 1002 to tackle that issue.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Hubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hubs. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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