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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
Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
Functionality of these three branches and the commensurate endurance of individual liberty center squarely on society’s universal respect for the rule of law.
—Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
Many responses centered on moments where boyfriends created a profound sense of safety and empathy, sometimes in direct response to past trauma.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The True Life Companies are proposing demolishing the Lakewood Shopping Center and a former auto service center to construct a commercial building with at least 10,000 square feet of floor area along Lakehaven Drive.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
Functionality of these three branches and the commensurate endurance of individual liberty center squarely on society’s universal respect for the rule of law.
—Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
The top line would be Aleksander Barkov centering Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Reinhart.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
Many responses centered on moments where boyfriends created a profound sense of safety and empathy, sometimes in direct response to past trauma.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for center
Noun
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The prediction markets hub and its event contracts are offered in the US through Kalshi, an exchange for prediction markets regulated by the CFTC.—
John Towfighi,
CNN,
24 Mar. 2025
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The secretary’s office wants information by April 3 about Massachusetts residents requesting to bet on college sports, the spokesperson confirmed, as well as internal company communication about the hub’s launch.—
John Towfighi,
CNN,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Pretty much everything else is shuffled off to the infotainment system, a single circular touchscreen that lives in the middle of the dash.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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The trial is expected to last through the middle of May, according to the court's calendar.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
9 Apr. 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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All our work is focused on providing safer communities for our citizens every day.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Kelly, 39, has left Los Angeles to focus on raising her family — including daughter Mili, who is about to turn 2.—
Lawrence Yee,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
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Helsinki The coastal capital of Finland seamlessly blends together modern architecture, sustainable living and historic landmarks, like the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fortress Suomenlinna.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Europe is in the midst of its own radical transformation, singed and stunned by Trump's tariffs, constant insults, undermining NATO and siding with Russia over Ukraine.—
Axios,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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Victoria Green, founding partner of G Squared Private Wealth, pointed to Walmart as a potential safe haven stock in the midst of the tariff tumult.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Official vendors concentrate in Jackson Square, the Old U.S. Mint and along the riverfront.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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And still others are analyzing campaigns from the SKU level, concentrating on the items that will generate the most efficient returns. BRANDS + MESSAGING Ford Motor Company has always had an all-American vibe to its products and story.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The former garage is now considered the mecca of Milanese fashion.—
Meredith Lepore,
Robb Report,
6 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 20 Apr. 2025.
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