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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
Greg Allen, NPR, 1 June 2025
Their line coach, Wendell, started at center for Bill Belichick’s 2014 Super Bowl-winning Patriots.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2025
Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
More recently, speculation has centered on Raquel Regalado eyeing City Hall.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
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Noun
The hurricane center had also begun using a new forecast map, which highlighted in red the risk of flooding posed to the area.
—Greg Allen, NPR, 1 June 2025
Their line coach, Wendell, started at center for Bill Belichick’s 2014 Super Bowl-winning Patriots.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2025
Verb
Chae, a six-seat restaurant centered on the talents of Jung Eun Chae, to whom Yoon is married.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
More recently, speculation has centered on Raquel Regalado eyeing City Hall.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for center
Noun
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With more than 300 employees and offices in California, Illinois, Florida, and India — as well as regional hubs in New York, New Jersey, Texas, and Arizona — IDIQ continues to scale its reach while staying rooted in its original vision.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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In our evolving influencer ecosystem, this quality transforms agencies from rigid hierarchies into creative hubs where both people and strategies can breathe and evolve.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Using the middle of the ice for outlets has been effective for the Oilers, but Florida will have scouted Edmonton, and new wrinkles may be required.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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He wasn't activated until the middle of April, and made just seven appearances this season, not allowing a run in 5.2 innings of work.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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And so Thunderbolts* has oddly consolidated people’s idea of me as an actor.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2025
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The case was later consolidated with two similar suits, Carter v. NCAA and Hubbard v. NCAA.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
Verb
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The book focuses on her time in the Biden White House, particularly the three weeks that led to Biden's decision to abandon his bid for a second term.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Ara’s practice focuses on domestic and international transactions across entertainment, sports and media, representing clients in M&A and financing transactions including private-equity firms, investors, sovereigns, lenders and borrowers.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
5 June 2025
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Perhaps most importantly, the Yankees wouldn't have to give up much prospect capital to add him.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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To account for the value of oceans in decision making, researchers are pushing for countries to adopt what has become known as natural capital accounting.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
5 June 2025
Noun
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The park is in the midst of celebrating its 40th anniversary.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
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And in the midst of this are marvelous moments of complex character affection (and disdain) between Smart and Einbinder.—
Howard Homonoff,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Verb
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These disruptions and the resulting symptoms like headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, difficulty concentrating, memory lapses, balance issues, sensitivity to light and noise and personality changes can last minutes to days to even weeks and months.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Paris Baguette has 58 locations in California, mostly concentrated in the Bay Area and Southern California.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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The century-old hotel is famous for its Spanish colonial revival design, and longtime denizens still proudly reference its history as a mecca of Black music after World War II, when the likes of James Brown and Billie Holiday played its famous club.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
2 June 2025
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Known as a mecca for watersports, everyone pauses to bask in the brilliant purples, pinks, and oranges that splash into the sky as the late afternoon transitions to evening.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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“Center.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/center. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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