CENTERS Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of center

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

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

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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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 centers

Noun

Previously, many buildings constructed after 1961 or outside the city’s largest office centers could not be converted into housing due to older rules limiting conversions, in part to preserve commercial space. — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 July 2026 The motion called on Lineage to keep providing resources and financial support for county community response centers, including food, water, masks and air purifiers. — City News Service, Daily News, 8 July 2026 Utah has long played an outsized role in the troubled teen industry, a network of private, for-profit residential centers for children with behavioral issues. — Kathy McCormack, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 The second chapter centers on Sir Dorabji Tata, Sir Ratan Tata and Lady Meharbai Tata, covering the buildout of Tata Steel, the founding of Tata Hydro-Electric Power and the establishment of the Tata Trusts. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 July 2026 With a little notice, many local home-improvement centers can cut a piece of glass to your specifications. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 July 2026 The unit’s new plan centers on returning focus to its flagship Xbox console, which represents 80% of its business. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 7 July 2026 Proofs of concepts that look the most promising can quickly become dead ends when companies discover their data centers and tech stacks are not built to support them at scale. — Rohit Kapoor, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 For now, Starship is still in the test phase and no technology exists to put data centers in space or send people to Mars. — ABC News, 7 July 2026

Verb

The film centers on the relationship between the Nobel Prize-winning writer Thomas Mann (Hanns Zischler) and his daughter Erika (Sandra Hüller) – actress, writer and rally driver. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 8 July 2026 Dorothea centers on a Sacramento woman (Davis) who ran a boarding house for the less fortunate in the 1980s, but her seemingly benevolent actions belied her sinister motives. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 July 2026 It’s often mentioned alongside a related trend called joymaxxing, which centers on actively seeking out joy rather than simply slowing down. — Allison Palmer july 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026 Last but not least, Banana Blend, which centers around one of the most popular fruity aromas right now. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 July 2026 OurTime While many online dating platforms for seniors serve broad audiences, OurTime centers its experience around older adults. — Matthew Kayser updated July 6, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026 Public debate often centers on whether AI will transform classrooms or replace traditional educational practices. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 July 2026 The case centers on iconic characters including Superman, Scooby-Doo, and Bugs Bunny, which the studios allege are being systematically reproduced. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 6 July 2026 For leaders, value creation typically centers on stakeholder alignment, driving innovation, and empowering people. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for centers

Noun

The research is relevant to Silicon Valley and other innovation hubs and refutes White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller’s argument that reducing immigration will improve America’s economy.

— Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Shenzhen already has a reputation as one of China's major technology hubs.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of hubs

Verb

According to Election Betting Odds, which consolidates numbers from multiple markets including Kalshi, Polymarket, and PredictIt, bettors believe Democrats have a 81% chance of taking back the House.

— Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Intended for hyperscalers and the like, the Kyber NVL144 rack consolidates 144 Nvidia chips into a single system that costs many millions of dollars.

— Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 7 July 2026

Definition of consolidates

Verb

Much of the report focuses on historian Anthea Hartig, who has led the National Museum of American History since 2019 and is the museum's first female director.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Beyond its scale, OMNIA focuses on sophisticated cocktail programs, featuring premium spirits in drinks like the Four Berry Buck and Watermelon Margarita.

— Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of focuses

Noun

Rather than another industry pledge, organizers positioned the coalition as a working platform where fashion capitals can test ideas, share data and develop practical solutions together.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
Its large-scale stage, state-of-the-art sound technology and 1,851-seat configuration allow productions to retain much of the spectacle and technical precision audiences expect from prominent theater capitals.

— Ching Dee, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of capitals

Verb

Evil Dead Burn largely concentrates on Alice (Souheila Yacoub), who, despite a volatile relationship with her husband, Will Price (George Pullar), is reeling from his tragic death in a car crash.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Marine life concentrates most densely in the shallowest waters of this continental shelf, 100 feet deep or less, in reefs, lagoons, and coastal inlets where a person can swim and scuba dive without specialized gear.

— Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 2 July 2026

Definition of concentrates

Noun

The fest is becoming a beacon for those who still pine for former jam meccas like Gathering of the Vibes, Wakarusa, Rothbury, and 10,000 Lakes.

— Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2026
With one day left to declare candidacy in the race for Los Angeles mayor, all eyes are on Rick Caruso, the billionaire developer behind outdoor shopping meccas like The Grove.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 6 Feb. 2026