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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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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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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
Paris Barraza, USA Today, 24 May 2026
By 2030, American data centers alone are projected to consume more electricity than all of the country’s steel, aluminum, cement and chemical production combined.
—Iulia Lupse, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Dispatchers were able to answer 43 calls, Large said, and the rest rolled to backup dispatch centers in surrounding counties.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Los Angeles County voters can now cast their primary election ballots in person at any of the more than 100 vote centers opening up on Saturday, May 23.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 23 May 2026
The conflict centers around the public plaza, which Mayor Vince Lago maintains is city property.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 23 May 2026
Displaced families have been directed to numerous emergency evacuation centers.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Packages that were assembled at Amazon’s massive fulfillment centers are sent to the hubs for sorting before local gig workers and contractors pick the up for delivery.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Data centers are popping up across the country as the demand for AI and cloud tech grows.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 16 May 2026
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 May 2026
Together, community leaders came up with the idea to tax these large corporations to create a new way to fund climate action that centers on those most impacted by climate change.
—Monica Samayoa, NPR, 20 May 2026
The controversy centers on campaign finance violations tied to the New Georgia Project, an organization devoted to voter registration and civic engagement founded by Abrams.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Due out later this year, The Blame centers on the discovery of the body of a teenage figure skater, sending shockwaves through the town of Wakestead.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 20 May 2026
William Karlsson missed most of the season with an injury, but returned against the Ducks and centers the second line between Marner and Brett Howden, though Stone’s return would shake up the forward lines.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
The issue centers on a longstanding NFL rule, and an investigation by Florida could have wider implications for diversity in sports.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 19 May 2026
The family drama centers on two brothers (Teller and Adam Driver) who are chasing the American dream in New York in the late ’80s.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 19 May 2026
Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley and Josh Brolin star in Ridley Scott’s post-apocalyptic flick, based on Peter Heller’s 2012 novel that centers on those who survived a flu that wiped out most of the country.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
Noun
Evacuated voters who do not have their vote-by-mail ballot can request a replacement at any of the remaining 38 vote centers that will open Saturday as scheduled.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 24 May 2026
By 2030, American data centers alone are projected to consume more electricity than all of the country’s steel, aluminum, cement and chemical production combined.
—Iulia Lupse, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Dispatchers were able to answer 43 calls, Large said, and the rest rolled to backup dispatch centers in surrounding counties.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Los Angeles County voters can now cast their primary election ballots in person at any of the more than 100 vote centers opening up on Saturday, May 23.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 23 May 2026
The conflict centers around the public plaza, which Mayor Vince Lago maintains is city property.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 23 May 2026
Displaced families have been directed to numerous emergency evacuation centers.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Packages that were assembled at Amazon’s massive fulfillment centers are sent to the hubs for sorting before local gig workers and contractors pick the up for delivery.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Data centers are popping up across the country as the demand for AI and cloud tech grows.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 16 May 2026
Verb
The film centers on Joan, a sound recordist living in isolation who heads back to her father’s estate in the wake of a devastating fire.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 May 2026
Together, community leaders came up with the idea to tax these large corporations to create a new way to fund climate action that centers on those most impacted by climate change.
—Monica Samayoa, NPR, 20 May 2026
The controversy centers on campaign finance violations tied to the New Georgia Project, an organization devoted to voter registration and civic engagement founded by Abrams.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Due out later this year, The Blame centers on the discovery of the body of a teenage figure skater, sending shockwaves through the town of Wakestead.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 20 May 2026
William Karlsson missed most of the season with an injury, but returned against the Ducks and centers the second line between Marner and Brett Howden, though Stone’s return would shake up the forward lines.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
The issue centers on a longstanding NFL rule, and an investigation by Florida could have wider implications for diversity in sports.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 19 May 2026
The family drama centers on two brothers (Teller and Adam Driver) who are chasing the American dream in New York in the late ’80s.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 19 May 2026
Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley and Josh Brolin star in Ridley Scott’s post-apocalyptic flick, based on Peter Heller’s 2012 novel that centers on those who survived a flu that wiped out most of the country.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for centers
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The second crash occurred in the southeastern province of Svay Rieng, one of Cambodia’s main garment-factory hubs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 May 2026
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That transformation is visible throughout western Ukraine, where defense technology hubs, secret workshops and testing facilities now operate, while in the cities air raid sirens regularly interrupt daily life.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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Senior middles Cooper Riedl and Aiden Schindler added three kills apiece for the Knights (7-1).—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Warriors and Lancers finished as co-champions last season, so middles Jocund Binder and Alman Hassan will look to be part of the winning recipe for an outright title in 2026.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The platform consolidates the entire process – from idea generation through to final export – into a single interface, eliminating the need to switch between different tools.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 May 2026
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The reorganization consolidates several existing directorates and reporting lines, reducing the number of organizational layers between mission teams and senior leadership.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
23 May 2026
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This entry focuses chiefly on the transformation of marketing strategies with the development of new media technologies and specifically provides a strong background on target marketing within the marketing and media context.—
Ezgi Eyüboğlu,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 May 2026
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Inspired by the charm of the 1920s pin-up muse, Pollyanna focuses on traditional cocktail techniques while introducing creative and playful additions to its menu.—
Amari Riley,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
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The world’s first boardwalk opened here in 1870, and by the early 20th century, Atlantic City had become one of America’s great leisure capitals, home to grand seaside hotels, beauty pageants, and supper clubs, frequented by legendary performers like Frank Sinatra, Duke Ellington, and The Beatles.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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That location’s design language — mixing local history, British roots and Palace’s skate DNA — signaled the brand’s intent to anchor itself in Asia’s key capitals, complementing distribution in Japan, South Korea, and on Tmall and WeChat in China.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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That straining step concentrates what remains, producing the thicker texture and higher protein density Greek yogurt is known for.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2026
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Western distribution requires finished product for acquisition decisions, creating a structural mismatch with Indian production timelines where financial investment concentrates in final stages.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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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
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After all, the Moroccan city is one of the world's great shopping meccas.—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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The rail mounts on the frame can be locked at several different heights, while the mat’s rail is fixed at the midpoints of its left and right edges.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Centers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centers. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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