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as in hub
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
a stretch of coastline that has long been the area's center of tourism
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Relevance
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as in to consolidate
to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control
centered administrative duties under the command of a single person
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as in to focus
to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective
the students centered their attention on final exams
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Recent Examples of center
Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 18 June 2026
Despite evidence that levels of omega-3 had risen in the brains of people who took the supplement, there were no improvements in cognition or the size of the hippocampus, the brain’s memory center.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026
The event brought together local artists, historians, vendors and community organizations for an event centered on freedom, culture and community.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
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Noun
Health departments across the country are also setting up cooling centers and water bottle refill stations.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 18 June 2026
Despite evidence that levels of omega-3 had risen in the brains of people who took the supplement, there were no improvements in cognition or the size of the hippocampus, the brain’s memory center.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Verb
The restaurant is set in the hotel’s conservatory and features a menu centered on fresh, seasonal produce.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026
The event brought together local artists, historians, vendors and community organizations for an event centered on freedom, culture and community.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for center
Noun
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Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Oil stockpiles at the critical oil hub of Cushing, Oklahoma, have plunged to the bare minimum of what is needed to operate.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Kelce, who will turn 37 years old in the middle of the season, is looking to rebound from a bit of a down season.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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In the middle of all that, comes a World Cup like none before.—
Julia Vargas Jones,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Verb
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While the ruling Chavismo movement is now consolidating its unexpected ties with Washington, Rodríguez appears to aspire to lead this new phase herself, with calls to leave behind the harsh years of her predecessor.—
Alfredo Meza,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Sandra Pellegrini, senior analyst for Latin America and the Caribbean Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Projects, or ACLD, said recent clashes among gangs do not necessarily signal a collapse of Viv Ansanm, which took shape in September 2023 and consolidated its power in February 2024.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Long-time Colorado journalist Allen Best published Big Pivots, a free-subscription e-journal focused on the energy and water transitions in Colorado.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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Much of his speech and remarks from other officials speaking at the convention Friday focused on party unity after a bruising primary season, where Democrats are hoping to capitalize on what could be a vulnerable year for Republicans.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
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The president's team also repaired fountains throughout the city, tore down the White House's East Wing to make way for a ballroom, attempted to close the Kennedy Center for renovations, and drew up plans for a gigantic triumphal arch across the river from the capital in Virginia.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Orbán was in the Belgian capital to take part in a Thursday summit of his Patriots for Europe party group, a collection of far-right parties from across the bloc that forms the third-largest caucus in the European Parliament.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Witt is in the midst of an MVP-caliber season.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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In the midst of that, oil prices are likely to continue to fluctuate.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The California acreage is concentrated in Napa Valley, Paso Robles, Sonoma County, Lake County and the Central Coast.—
Lizzie Kane,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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The only significant difference is that the Rays have concentrated on a smaller group of players in terms of meetings (including with family and personal coaches), attending games and workouts, and doing deep analytical dives.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 June 2026
Noun
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This was true throughout the neighborhood, which established itself this month as a secondary mecca for Knicks fans.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Connecticut has been a mecca for dance ever since Martha Graham created the American Dance Festival at Connecticut College in 1948.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
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“Center.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/center. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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