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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
Charlotte Alter, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
Both feature unlikely partnerships and manage big tonal swings while keeping the characters firmly at the center.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
But the issues were quite different, and only the e-cigarette case centered closely on the nature of the product.
—Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 2 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Now the landscape around that issue has changed a bit, and some Democrats are questioning whether putting trans equality so close to the center of their priorities has alienated people, or has been a mistake.
—Charlotte Alter, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
Both feature unlikely partnerships and manage big tonal swings while keeping the characters firmly at the center.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
Levin and Erixon sought to build a brand centered on sustainability, quality, and transparency long before these became industry buzzwords.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
But the issues were quite different, and only the e-cigarette case centered closely on the nature of the product.
—Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for center
Noun
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There will always be a need for people to access information, and libraries are the hubs of the community.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2025
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The designer opened the Ordet experimental cultural hub in 2019, showcasing artists ranging from Iva Lulashi to Benni Bosetto.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Myers said feedback from unions and regulators prompted Norfolk Southern to extend training from a nonconsecutive, four-week program with a monthlong break in the middle to a continuous five-week one.—
Atlanta Journal-Constitution,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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The shoe dropping, the call in the middle of the night, the attempt to take her emotional temperature on every phone call.—
Joan Didion,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Executives, insiders and sources agree that the move to consolidate her businesses is a smart one.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Between the lines: The cases come down to a formerly obscure Supreme Court case from 1935 known as Humphrey's Executor, and are widely expected to be consolidated and sent to the Supreme Court.—
Emily Peck,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Today’s newsletter focuses on 24 Black Chicagoans who have defined our city.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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Instead, Nwodim’s jokes focused around the food being served at the function and not being able to find a good man.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) had dominated the capital for most of the war, with the Sudanese army forced to set up a wartime hub at Port Sudan on the Red Sea coast.—
Emmanuel Akinwotu,
NPR,
6 Apr. 2025
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However, to attract an influx of capital to pay for all the improvements that Hartford urgently needs – in urban development, education, housing, and more – the city must first be able to keep, attract and retain talented, ambitious individuals.—
Nikos Mohammadi,
Hartford Courant,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Nearly 12 years ago, Randy Travis flatlined three times in the midst of a stroke.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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The entire Rio Rancho junior varsity baseball team was suspended in the midst of the probe.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Edward Lucas, the British writer who concentrates on security issues, thought this was a good idea.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
1 Apr. 2025
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Stream Dance Spa - Santa Fe, New Mexico Stream Dance Spa at Bishop's Lodge in Santa Fe, New Mexico, offers a serene retreat that concentrates on spiritual well-being for travelers seeking tranquility, self-realization and connection.—
Martie Bowser,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Since its founding in 1869, the university has turned Carbondale into a tiny cultural mecca and a powerful economic engine in an otherwise vast, rural region that has been battered by the decline of manufacturing and coal mining.—
Molly Parker,
ProPublica,
27 Mar. 2025
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Critics of the loophole point to Walt Disney as among the first to take advantage of it decades ago when developing its tourist mecca of resorts and theme parks near Orlando.—
Josh Salman,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Center.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/center. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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