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
Both Changi Airport, one of the world’s busiest international hubs, and Seletar Airport, which supports business and regional aviation, are being considered.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Feb. 2026
Many run from popular hubs like Chiang Mai, three hours away.
—Vicky Smith, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
For Abbas, while there are new local coffeeshops emerging as hubs for Muslims — like Yemerica Coffee in West Hartford or Muslims of the World Coffee and Pastries in New Haven and Middletown — the places to socialize, outside a mosque, in a public space are limited.
—Mariana Navarrete Villegas, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
There's something for everyone in Italy, from coastal towns and beaches for a summer getaway, mountains for a cold-weather trip, ancient cultural sites, and metropolitan hubs.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
The program is anchored by four resilience hubs that also serve as emergency resource centers, providing food, medical support and energy access to thousands of residents.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Officials write that terrorists target transportation hubs, hotels, malls, places of worship, tourist spots and other places.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Fellow Taiwanese carrier Starlux Airlines started trans-Pacific flights in 2023, and while the carrier currently just serves Western hubs, there have been rumblings of its first East Coast routes coming soon.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
That includes posts urging people to visit businesses serving as petition hubs.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Feb. 2026
Many run from popular hubs like Chiang Mai, three hours away.
—Vicky Smith, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
For Abbas, while there are new local coffeeshops emerging as hubs for Muslims — like Yemerica Coffee in West Hartford or Muslims of the World Coffee and Pastries in New Haven and Middletown — the places to socialize, outside a mosque, in a public space are limited.
—Mariana Navarrete Villegas, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
There's something for everyone in Italy, from coastal towns and beaches for a summer getaway, mountains for a cold-weather trip, ancient cultural sites, and metropolitan hubs.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
The program is anchored by four resilience hubs that also serve as emergency resource centers, providing food, medical support and energy access to thousands of residents.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Officials write that terrorists target transportation hubs, hotels, malls, places of worship, tourist spots and other places.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Fellow Taiwanese carrier Starlux Airlines started trans-Pacific flights in 2023, and while the carrier currently just serves Western hubs, there have been rumblings of its first East Coast routes coming soon.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
That includes posts urging people to visit businesses serving as petition hubs.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hubs
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Today, the training centers provide lactation and feeding rooms, and the USOPC offers everything from physical and mental health support to nutritional planning and postpartum recovery strategies.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Much of that will go toward AI, including chips and data centers.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Both parties have since agreed to hold follow-on discussions after consultations with their capitals, according to a source familiar with the negotiations.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Milan is one of the fashion capitals of the world, of course—but the city truly has something to offer for any curious traveler with a craving for art, design, and culinary pleasures.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
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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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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And similar to last year, one of the focuses will be on revitalizing and converting older buildings into modern office spaces, apartments and hotels.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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Remembered for mental health outreach One of Codey's main focuses was on mental health.—
Christine Sloan,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Hubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hubs. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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