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
But despite limitations on the number of flights United could fly at one of its key hubs, the airline was able to offer passengers more seats in and out of Newark than in the past by using larger aircrafts.
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Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
China has developed regional hubs in Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, Xi’an, Guangzhou, Jinan, and elsewhere to bring academic, government, and private researchers together.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 16 Sep. 2025
The leaders are also expected to sign nuclear energy deals, expand cooperation on defense technology and explore ways to bolster ties between their financial hubs, according to the White House official.
—Jill Lawless, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
In the coming months, Bot Auto says the result of their continuous validation will include its first human-less commercial cargo run between its Houston and San Antonio hubs.
—Richard Bishop, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The Context Target's October openings reinforce the retailer's long-term growth strategy to reach more guests through larger-format stores that also serve as fulfillment hubs for same‑day services such as Drive Up, Order Pickup and paid same‑day delivery via Target Circle 360.
—Ben Kelly, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
In December 2023, the school board passed a resolution vowing to rethink school choice and prioritize neighborhood schools, nodding to their role as vital community hubs.
—Mila Koumpilova, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025
Haltom City’s Birdville Stadium and Fort Worth’s own Scarborough-Handley Field served as main filming hubs.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
From Harlem’s iconic cultural institutions to Brooklyn’s creative hubs, NYC’s Black singles thrive in a landscape of endless possibilities and community pride.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
China has developed regional hubs in Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, Xi’an, Guangzhou, Jinan, and elsewhere to bring academic, government, and private researchers together.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 16 Sep. 2025
The leaders are also expected to sign nuclear energy deals, expand cooperation on defense technology and explore ways to bolster ties between their financial hubs, according to the White House official.
—Jill Lawless, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
In the coming months, Bot Auto says the result of their continuous validation will include its first human-less commercial cargo run between its Houston and San Antonio hubs.
—Richard Bishop, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The Context Target's October openings reinforce the retailer's long-term growth strategy to reach more guests through larger-format stores that also serve as fulfillment hubs for same‑day services such as Drive Up, Order Pickup and paid same‑day delivery via Target Circle 360.
—Ben Kelly, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
In December 2023, the school board passed a resolution vowing to rethink school choice and prioritize neighborhood schools, nodding to their role as vital community hubs.
—Mila Koumpilova, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025
Haltom City’s Birdville Stadium and Fort Worth’s own Scarborough-Handley Field served as main filming hubs.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
From Harlem’s iconic cultural institutions to Brooklyn’s creative hubs, NYC’s Black singles thrive in a landscape of endless possibilities and community pride.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hubs
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Scientists have developed a low-cost, compact power module that can be used in data centers, microreactors, and heavy-duty vehicles.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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These include energy consumption—driving GW data centers, thermal management and the time to operationalize that infrastructure.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Detroit was also named the most challenging place to live with asthma in the country by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s annual rankings of asthma capitals.—
Rhonda Conner-Warren,
The Conversation,
11 Sep. 2025
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Decentralization by delegating power back to national capitals and community levels, creating a competition among ideas and regulatory systems in order to drive growth.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Test yourself on melon meccas and revolutionary roots in this week's American Culture Quiz.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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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
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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
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Safety and tech integration appear to be key focuses.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Hubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hubs. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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