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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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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
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2025
This year’s sessions and featured performances will take place in Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel in the center of the Elmhurst University campus, 190 Prospect Ave., Elmhurst.
—Graydon Megan, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2025
News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
Joico’s goal isn’t solely about creating quality products and yielding positive results — the brand centers joy as a cornerstone of its mission.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 12 Feb. 2025
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Noun
With Mark Williams sent back to the Charlotte Hornets over the weekend following the rescinding of the trade to the Los Angeles Lakers for Dalton Knecht, and Nurkic yet to speak to the media after being dealt from Phoenix, some are wondering what’s going on with the Bosnian center.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2025
This year’s sessions and featured performances will take place in Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel in the center of the Elmhurst University campus, 190 Prospect Ave., Elmhurst.
—Graydon Megan, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2025
Verb
Traditionally, the school’s annual fundraiser centered around the sale of student artworks and local contributions, according to a news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
Joico’s goal isn’t solely about creating quality products and yielding positive results — the brand centers joy as a cornerstone of its mission.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for center
Noun
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Chennai, the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu, is one of India's largest cities and a major cultural and economic hub.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Tariffs and trade too The three-day Munich conference was a hub of crisscrossing diplomacy on issues of politics, economics, and defense and security, with top envoys on hand from places as diverse as Syria and Saudi Arabia, and Japan and South Korea, as well as many European leaders.—
Emma Burrows,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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So what’s a flower farm doing in the middle of inner city Chicago?—
Martha Shade,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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Lamar stood in the middle of a flag that was divided into two sides, each of which had their backs turned to each other at one point.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Green New Deal crowd pushes them to consolidate power.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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The district is already in the process of consolidating some schools and planning for future renovations and replacements.—
Alissa Widman Neese,
Axios,
4 Feb. 2025
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Others focused on China meanwhile have caused moves in both directions depending on their tone.—
Marc Jones,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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The foundation is focused on youth mentoring and providing financial literacy and financial planning to area residents.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and foreign affairs adviser Yuri Ushakov will fly to the Saudi capital later in the day.—
Matthew Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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Commissioned by the Kosovo authorities for the country's capital Pristina, the Opera and Ballet Theatre of Kosovo is being created in collaboration with local studio ALB-Architect and will measure 42,395 sq m (456,403 sq ft).—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In the midst of this, Larson also has a healthy rivalry brewing with Christopher Bell, as both frequently find themselves in exciting finishes on dirt tracks and other formats.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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In the midst of the presentation, the Guatemalan singer-songwriter shared life anecdotes, the album’s creative process, and even his dream of owning a bar in New York City.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Such an effort to concentrate authority in an all-controlling executive has a striking parallel in Europe: the remaking of Hungary under its longtime prime minister, Viktor Orban.—
BÁLINT MADLOVICS,
Foreign Affairs,
10 Feb. 2025
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Arguments in favor of this seem to concentrate on people’s inability to adapt to reality in regard to commuting to work, sleep problems, etc.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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But how did stars such as A$AP Rocky and Pharrell stumble upon the store, especially given Tokyo is a mecca for vintage?—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, Gunnison’s Hartman Rocks, one of the state’s most iconic mountain biking areas, is also a mecca for winter pedaling.—
Shauna Farnell,
The Denver Post,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Center.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/center. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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