as in centers
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 hubs
Artificial intelligence is fundamentally altering America's economic geography, enabling businesses to operate globally while reducing reliance on traditional urban hubs.
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Britney Porter,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The airport is one of only two commercial aviation hubs in the United States to feature terminal gambling (the other is Reno-Tahoe International Airport).
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Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Those three cities were the only major markets where luxury sales grew faster than in Florida‘s booming high-end hubs.
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, Rak Ceramics operates in more than 150 countries through its hubs’ network across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, Asia, North and South America and Australia.
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Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
On Saturday, Italy’s health ministry said 18 cities — including the most popular tourism hubs like Venice, Florence, Bologna and Milan — were on red alert due to danger posed by the high temperatures.
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Kirsten Grieshaber,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
On Saturday, Italy’s Health Ministry said 18 cities — including the most popular tourism hubs such as Venice, Florence, Bologna and Milan — were on red alert due to danger posed by the high temperatures.
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Kirsten Grieshaber,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Also Saturday, Italy's health ministry said 18 cities -- including the most popular tourism hubs like Venice, Florence, Bologna and Milan -- were on red alert due to danger posed by the high temperatures.
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Arkansas Online,
26 June 2026
Britney Porter,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The airport is one of only two commercial aviation hubs in the United States to feature terminal gambling (the other is Reno-Tahoe International Airport).
—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Those three cities were the only major markets where luxury sales grew faster than in Florida‘s booming high-end hubs.
—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, Rak Ceramics operates in more than 150 countries through its hubs’ network across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, Asia, North and South America and Australia.
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Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
On Saturday, Italy’s health ministry said 18 cities — including the most popular tourism hubs like Venice, Florence, Bologna and Milan — were on red alert due to danger posed by the high temperatures.
—
Kirsten Grieshaber,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
On Saturday, Italy’s Health Ministry said 18 cities — including the most popular tourism hubs such as Venice, Florence, Bologna and Milan — were on red alert due to danger posed by the high temperatures.
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Kirsten Grieshaber,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Also Saturday, Italy's health ministry said 18 cities -- including the most popular tourism hubs like Venice, Florence, Bologna and Milan -- were on red alert due to danger posed by the high temperatures.
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Arkansas Online,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hubs
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Lahore is the capital of Pakistan’s most populous Punjab province, where many parents send their children to private tutoring centers in the afternoon and evening.
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Kennard could have provided a critical floor-spacing piece around Doncic, who thrives when surrounded by lob-catching centers, athletic wings and knockdown shooters.
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That represents a significant eyeball shift following last season’s 50-50 split between the two fashion capitals.
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Both are attempting historic makeovers of their capitals, with an eye to their own legacies.
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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.
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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.
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Among the focuses will be communication, data, inflation, technology and the Fed's balance sheet.
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Beyond family and football, Kane’s two main focuses, golf is the only other hobby that really moves him.
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“Hubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hubs. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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