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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of hubs
From urban hubs like Boise to smaller towns and rural communities, residents can choose from a variety of providers and connection types.
—
Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
For example, cities can offer long-term leases or development rights near transportation hubs in exchange for upfront investment or ongoing revenue-sharing.
—Regina Clewlow, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Union reports claim global brands are leaving Turkey for other manufacturing hubs, fueling both export declines and job losses.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
Bringing industry to a rural port The federal grants were directed at creating wind manufacturing and logistics hubs, including in Maryland, Massachusetts and Staten Island in New York.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 31 Aug. 2025
Data centres, logistics hubs, and manufacturing plants are already in discussions with Natpower.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
By further enhancing its same-day fulfillment hubs, the e-commerce and cloud giant is aiming to narrow the gap with traditional grocers while setting a new standard for convenience.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Now, scientists from one of the most advanced healthcare hubs on the planet have come up with a novel way to reach cardiac arrest events faster – using food delivery riders as first responders.
—New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2025
Ultimately, these spaces were gathering hubs, fit for families and guests to entertain and socialize, though often only reserved for adults.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2025
Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
For example, cities can offer long-term leases or development rights near transportation hubs in exchange for upfront investment or ongoing revenue-sharing.
—Regina Clewlow, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Union reports claim global brands are leaving Turkey for other manufacturing hubs, fueling both export declines and job losses.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
Bringing industry to a rural port The federal grants were directed at creating wind manufacturing and logistics hubs, including in Maryland, Massachusetts and Staten Island in New York.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 31 Aug. 2025
Data centres, logistics hubs, and manufacturing plants are already in discussions with Natpower.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
By further enhancing its same-day fulfillment hubs, the e-commerce and cloud giant is aiming to narrow the gap with traditional grocers while setting a new standard for convenience.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Now, scientists from one of the most advanced healthcare hubs on the planet have come up with a novel way to reach cardiac arrest events faster – using food delivery riders as first responders.
—New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2025
Ultimately, these spaces were gathering hubs, fit for families and guests to entertain and socialize, though often only reserved for adults.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hubs
Noun
-
The lawsuit, filed in Sacramento Superior Court last week, centers around public artwork intended for the corner of 13th and J streets at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
-
In addition, treatment centers often provide rooms with soft lighting, a naturalistic decor, and music or other sensory stimulation.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
As much as Putin’s chumminess with Xi and Modi might have sparked some discomfort in many European capitals, the group was brought together by a combination of need, economic pragmatism and opportunity, analysts say.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
-
For travelers who are in their element in the halls of museums and hushed theaters, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection offers a singular way to soak in the world’s cultural capitals—by sea.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Test yourself on melon meccas and revolutionary roots in this week's American Culture Quiz.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
29 Aug. 2025
-
The summer pastures near Prospect Mountain feature fisheries, expansive water rights dating back to the early 1900s, and rock-climbing meccas.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
One of the main focuses is breeding coral species that are more resilient to future heat waves, O'Neil said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
3 Sep. 2025
-
Safety and tech integration appear to be key focuses.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Hubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hubs. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share