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
Opposition to the mammoth tech hubs and their massive thirst of water, power and land has only escalated throughout the state and nation ever since.
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Katie King,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
During this tournament, up to 10 million visitors have arrived, concentrating in stadium zones, fan zones and transport hubs.
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Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
This is the main commercial airport in Central Oregon, with direct flights from many Western hubs in the United States.
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Sierra Vandervort,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
Ukrainian mid-range drone operators increasingly target ammunition deliveries, fuel trucks, troop transports, maintenance facilities, warehouses and logistics hubs that sustain Russian combat operations.
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Hunter Lacroix,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
Authorities confirmed the fire was an isolated incident at a single hotel, and other properties and tourism hubs nearby were not affected.
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Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
The store became one of the most visible community aid hubs after the federal operation began.
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Ray Campos,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Other major Filipino American hubs in the Bay Area include Union City and Vallejo.
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Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
Notably, the Medline facility is located near other large-scale fulfillment centers, medical distribution hubs and manufacturing facilities, including those of Amazon, Best Buy, FedEx, and PepsiCo.
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Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Katie King,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
During this tournament, up to 10 million visitors have arrived, concentrating in stadium zones, fan zones and transport hubs.
—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
This is the main commercial airport in Central Oregon, with direct flights from many Western hubs in the United States.
—
Sierra Vandervort,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
Ukrainian mid-range drone operators increasingly target ammunition deliveries, fuel trucks, troop transports, maintenance facilities, warehouses and logistics hubs that sustain Russian combat operations.
—
Hunter Lacroix,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
Authorities confirmed the fire was an isolated incident at a single hotel, and other properties and tourism hubs nearby were not affected.
—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
The store became one of the most visible community aid hubs after the federal operation began.
—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Other major Filipino American hubs in the Bay Area include Union City and Vallejo.
—
Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
Notably, the Medline facility is located near other large-scale fulfillment centers, medical distribution hubs and manufacturing facilities, including those of Amazon, Best Buy, FedEx, and PepsiCo.
—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hubs
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Earlier this month, residents of Monterey Park voted overwhelmingly to ban data centers, making the San Gabriel Valley city the first in the nation to do so by public vote.
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Authorities said the operation used call centers to steer patients toward medically unnecessary orthopedic braces.
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Conflicting statements from both capitals in the hours and days following the announcement have done little to clarify where the actual red lines are and are a troubling sign for a deal that depends on mutual confidence.
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The city lagged far behind modern capitals such as London.
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The fest is becoming a beacon for those who still pine for former jam meccas like Gathering of the Vibes, Wakarusa, Rothbury, and 10,000 Lakes.
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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.
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Among the focuses will be communication, data, inflation, technology and the Fed's balance sheet.
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Beyond family and football, Kane’s two main focuses, golf is the only other hobby that really moves him.
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“Hubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hubs. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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