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

2 of 2

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
  • Each of our hubs has its own identity, local engagement, and programming, which is great for the experience, but not ideal for certification.
    Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • There’s an inherent tension between expansion and sustainability – opening new hubs inevitably increases resource use, from construction to energy consumption.
    Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of hubs
Verb
  • Melissa Cruz is an elections reporting fellow who focuses on voter access issues for the USA TODAY Network.
    Melissa Cruz, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Importantly, this research focuses not only on clinical or extreme narcissism, but also non-clinical or adaptive narcissism, which is far more common among successful managers, particularly in the corporate and political worlds.
    Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of focuses
Verb
  • Like many democracies, France is grappling with immigration, globalization, electoral polarization, and a changing media landscape that concentrates power in the hands of billionaires.
    Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
  • This noble rot concentrates the sugars of the grapes and after they are fermented the resulting wine is deliciously sweet.
    Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of concentrates
Verb
  • The estate unites two old farms—one at the top of a hill, the other in a lush valley—into a single 22-room property.
    Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
  • What unites the society of Savile Row tailor Anderson & Sheppard is style, an obsession with cut and cloth, and the chance to work closely with the in-house tailors on looks for day, evening — and even bedtime.
    Samantha Conti, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of unites
Noun
  • The cores of some hailstones were located off-center, suggesting that these stones can grow unevenly in three different directions.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
  • According to a paper published today in Nature, the reason is intense episodes of star formation in the cores of galaxies caused by large flows of cold gas and collisions between galaxies.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of cores
Verb
  • Look for a platform that integrates seamlessly with existing core banking systems, enabling smooth interaction between digital assets and traditional finance.
    Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Organizations should look for a database that integrates chargemaster, clinical and quality RWD data from thousands of sites.
    Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of integrates
Noun
  • Another challenge is creating a standardized deployment model that can be applied to any project to reduce disparity across install bases and determine whether retrofitting is needed to bring prior installations up to the current processes.
    Igor Rikalo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Helpdesk staff will be supported by chatbots that will manage the most routine queries as well as create and maintain knowledge bases, and technical writers will use them to assist with drafting, editing and reviewing documentation.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of bases
Verb
  • The All-America Conference merges with the National Football League.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Interiors feature handcrafted decor that merges luxury with rustic charm.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of merges
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