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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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Sarah Catherine is on my birth certificate, and then Campbell is my middle, followed by Hook, my last name.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
24 Feb. 2025
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My impression today—shared by many faculty members—is that young America has moved back toward the middle in terms of their work ethic, commitment to free speech, and belief in non-discriminatory competition.—
John Rau,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The move consolidates the company’s fast-food admin into two global headquarters, with the other one in Irvine, Calif., housing Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Follow the money: Gloria saved $5.3 million from next year's budget, eliminating 30 currently vacant positions while consolidating four departments into larger operations.—
Andrew Keatts,
Axios,
18 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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With one of Europe’s three flagship film festivals approaching half way stage, minds are already beginning to focus on the shape of the next two: Cannes and Venice.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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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You’re also being asked to give a performance in the midst of this level of choreography, Noah.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
21 Feb. 2025
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Eris will no longer litter in the midst of conversation with others.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Perhaps that will be what Bradley and defensive coordinator Robert Saleh concentrate on this offseason — figuring out blitz packages that mesh with their defensive system.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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As wealth concentrated into fewer hands during the pandemic, places like the United Arab Emirates, for example, with its low-to-no-tax set-up became a popular refuge.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Nashville metropolitan area has a population of about 2 million people and has long been a center for music and a mecca for tourism, but has also evolved into a tech hub and a magnet for world-class hotels and music streaming companies.—
David Moin,
WWD,
29 Jan. 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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“Center.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/center. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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