centers 1 of 2

noun

Definition of centersnext
plural of center
1
as in hubs
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
2
as in middles
an area or point that is an equal distance from all points along an edge or outer surface the center of the earth

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centers

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verb

present tense third-person singular of center
1
as in consolidates
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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2
as in focuses
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 Synonyms for centers
  1. hubs
  2. focuses
  3. concentrates
  4. unites
  5. cores
  6. integrates
  7. bases
  8. merges
Noun
  • On Thursday, a day before the Starbucks walkouts, the Teamsters union announced strikes at seven Amazon delivery hubs.
    Kate Gibson, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Nordstrom, founded in 1901 as a shoe retailer, operates 93 Nordstrom department stores, about 300 Rack off-price stores, and six Nordstrom Locals, which operate as service hubs.
    David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of hubs
Verb
  • Strategic use involves incorporating options as part of a long-term strategy, while tactical use focuses on managing short-term events or market actions.
    Michael Martin, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • This stems from limited updates and narrow focuses that fail to capture skill evolution, real-time workforce needs or contextual relevance to organizational goals.
    Saurabh Jain, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of focuses
Verb
  • Swedish culture also concentrates on work-life balance, and mys plays heavily into that.
    Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Twelve Labs concentrates on video search - maybe byebye youtube - using AI to index both visual and audio elements so users can search within video content.
    Lutz Finger, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of concentrates
Verb
  • Breaking down silos unites diverse expertise, fostering faster problem-solving and greater alignment.
    Azra Nurkic, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Howdy Texas history fans, Today's columns unites holiday stories from Fort Worth, San Marcos and Austin.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of unites
Noun
  • These stellar remnants are created when stars with masses similar to that of the sun exhaust their fuel for nuclear fusion, the process that converts hydrogen to helium in their cores.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Microscopic analysis of the sediment cores will also help the team analyze the way the eruption affected marine creatures and the chemistry of the seafloor.
    Ashley Balzer Vigil, Ars Technica, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of cores
Verb
  • The graphics projection equates to 77-inches of screen and integrates eye-tracking technology to keep icons in the driver's field of view.
    Newsweek, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • According to the description, the trailer integrates various techniques, including special effects, sound design, AI technologies and movie analytics, to deliver a professional-quality product.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of integrates
Noun
  • Russia is talking to those in charge about keeping its military bases in Syria.
    Josh Holder, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • When Gose walked the next guy, too, he was lifted with the bases re-loaded.
    Chuck Murr, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of bases
Verb
  • Smeg 2 Slice Toaster $200 Amazon This trendy toaster merges form and function to make his breakfast spread.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The All-America Conference merges with the National Football League.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of merges
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