as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
Broadway is the hub of theater life in New York
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Recent Examples of hub
Pandora shares shed 11% Thursday, hitting its lowest level in a year, on the announcement of 37% tariffs on its main production hub, Thailand.
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Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025
Whether in Latin America’s thriving tech hubs or other emerging nearshore locations, the potential for growth is vast.
—Igor Fedulov, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Rival gangs, many with ties to international drug cartels, have turned Ecuador into a key transit hub for cocaine shipments bound for the U.S. and Europe.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
Amazon’s fashion hub is home to so many black loafers that look like Goldie Hawn’s.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025
Whether in Latin America’s thriving tech hubs or other emerging nearshore locations, the potential for growth is vast.
—Igor Fedulov, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Rival gangs, many with ties to international drug cartels, have turned Ecuador into a key transit hub for cocaine shipments bound for the U.S. and Europe.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
Amazon’s fashion hub is home to so many black loafers that look like Goldie Hawn’s.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hub
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The former Los Angeles Sparks center had Lauren after joining the Los Angeles Sparks and was candid about the challenges of being a mother and professional athlete.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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Cartwright had been staying in the mill overnight with employees and armed reservists from the Cumberland militia, one of many military units dispatched to centers of unrest.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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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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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
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The move comes as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pushes for an 8% cut to the Pentagon’s budget and as the military shifts its focus away from Europe and counterterrorism missions.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Fudd said the Huskies will celebrate the win Friday night, but then the focus will shift.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Hub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hub. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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