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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
Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
The plan for the center is to have large employers like Hartford HealthCare and The Hartford along with universities, government agencies and startup companies work with local college and high school students on innovation using AI.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
Ezekiel J. Emanuel, CNBC, 29 May 2026
To drive home the holiday destination motif, Day Tripper’s menu is centered on vacation drinks — but elevated, not the usual tourist trap slop.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
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Noun
March 21 – April 19 Aries, your center steadies with firm choices.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
The plan for the center is to have large employers like Hartford HealthCare and The Hartford along with universities, government agencies and startup companies work with local college and high school students on innovation using AI.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
Verb
Prioritizing protein first thing in the morning One of the clearest findings from type 2 diabetes and metabolic health research is that breakfasts centered on protein and fiber produce more stable blood sugar levels and greater satiety.
—Ezekiel J. Emanuel, CNBC, 29 May 2026
To drive home the holiday destination motif, Day Tripper’s menu is centered on vacation drinks — but elevated, not the usual tourist trap slop.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 29 May 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!—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Archer is scaling for the mega sporting event and attempting to build an operational hub for the area's impending air taxi network.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
Noun
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These tie-waist shorts fall right in the middle.—
Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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Ideally, boats should be placed in the middle of a canal and tied off to the sea walls on both sides.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
Verb
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An unsettled gubernatorial contest In the gubernatorial race, none of the many Democratic candidates has been able to consolidate a sizable lead, creating a lingering apprehension that Republicans could somehow eke out a stunning upset in the biggest of blue states.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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The platform consolidates the entire process – from idea generation through to final export – into a single interface, eliminating the need to switch between different tools.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 May 2026
Verb
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For summer 2026, the former Premier Nightclub is being transformed into an 18,000-square-foot entertainment venue through a partnership with Big Night Entertainment, focused on concerts, nightlife, and live events year-round.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 May 2026
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The show, which was spotted by LateNighter, was structured like a classic late night show, albeit with a monologue focused on issues relevant to southern Michigan and interviews.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Splendid indeed are the flowers of the capital, but how could a mountain tree such as myself ever have hoped to rival them?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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The bank, Khanna said, would provide capital to businesses trying to build or produce things critical to the national interest, whether that’s steel, autos or energy.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Teoscar Hernández’s hamstring strain came in the midst of a hot offensive stretch.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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Investor rebellion The announcement of Manifold’s departure from BP came as a surprise to many analysts and investors earlier in the week, with the company currently in the midst of a fundamental strategic reset.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Philadelphia’s urban structure also works in its favor as activity is concentrated in a highly walkable downtown core.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Nearly 20% of new homes saw price cuts in the fourth quarter of 2025, concentrated in the South and West, Fortune reported in February, with Texas accounting for a disproportionate share of listings with price reductions.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
Noun
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As anyone who's come within a hundred miles of the city will tell you, Nashville is a live-music mecca, overflowing with boot-stomping, fiddle-playing entertainment.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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Once the snow melts, the resort transforms into a downhill mountain biking mecca featuring more than 80 miles of singletrack.—
Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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“Center.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/center. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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