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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
Adam Carlson, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Family command centers are designed to streamline schedules and stuff, such as backpacks, keys, and memos.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2025
Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
The case centered on how Trump accounted for reimbursing his then-personal lawyer Michael Cohen, who had made the payment to Daniels.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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Noun
An evacuation center is being staged at Westwood Recreation Center.
—Adam Carlson, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Family command centers are designed to streamline schedules and stuff, such as backpacks, keys, and memos.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
The films are centered around The Jigsaw Killer, who creates brilliantly evil traps and scenarios where victims are forced to inflict horrific pain — um, just think about that title — on themselves or poor souls who are also held captive.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
The case centered on how Trump accounted for reimbursing his then-personal lawyer Michael Cohen, who had made the payment to Daniels.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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With a cozy high neckline and various versatile lengths and fabrics available, Amazon's fashion hub has a slew of stylish options worth throwing into your winter wardrobe.Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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An emerging hospitality hub Located at 503 Bryan Ave., near South Main Street and East Pennsylvania Avenue, the Nobleman is a new entrant into Near Southside’s growing hospitality market, much of which seems to target a specific niche of travelers looking for elevated concepts.Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
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Look at Shorr’s photo of a trio of bridesmaids pressed together on the car’s back bench, having a drink in the middle of the afternoon, relaxing on their way to the reception.Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2025
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Through what’s referred to as load shifting and peak shaving, BESS can store the excess power generated during the middle of the day and then discharge that power during peak demand periods.George Sakellaris, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Rather than confront these powerful institutions at the start, prudent populists begin consolidating their power by taking on more fragile nonstate institutions such as the press, universities, and NGOs that lack deep pockets and powerful defenders.Ronald R. Krebs, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
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Professor Joseph McFadden at Cornell University (my employer) sees a future where livestock management in India is consolidated at the village level–thus reducing costs through cooperation and creating economies of scale.Marianne Krasny, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Directed by Ali Abbasi, the film is a biographical character study of a young Donald Trump, focusing on his formative years and the traits that would eventually define his presidency.Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Jan. 2025
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In addition to creating songs with mass appeal, Gordy focused on marketing to white audiences, including hiring white marketers to use their connections in the industry.Teresa Nowakowski, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Jan. 2025
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As for the private capital lending, long-term equity and financing services provided by his new patron, Thompson acknowledges that his knowledge remains limited.Matt Craig, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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The only portion of the elementary school not to burn was the brand-new preschool that had just been built thanks, in part, to a $8.5-million capital campaign.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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In the midst of the Star series, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas announced a new initiative to address the drug crisis and keep local residents from dying.Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
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The fires struck at a challenging time, with the city in the midst of a post-pandemic transition that has reordered work life and left many downtown buildings with high vacancy rates.Michael R. Blood, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
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This helps to concentrate the flavors and produce a high-proof spirit.Emily Price, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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At Alice + Olivia spring/summer 2025, hints of shimmer were placed at the inner corners and concentrated to the middle of the lids to brighten up eyes.Rebecca Fearn, refinery29.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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There was also the Folklife Center, a whole store converted into a mecca of everything folk.Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2024
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Now, the town is an affordable retirement community and a mecca for off-road vehicle enthusiasts.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Center.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/center. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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