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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
Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Work from the outside edge of the stain toward the center to prevent spreading.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
Barak Ravid, Axios, 19 Jan. 2025
This follows months in which the school recognized students who demonstrated generosity and gratitude and will segue into a month centered on justice.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
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Noun
To find the closest available warming center and hours, residents can contact 311 via phone or online at 311.chicago.gov. Five overnight shelters for youth and adults will be operating through Wednesday morning for those needing emergency assistance.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Work from the outside edge of the stain toward the center to prevent spreading.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
Verb
That phase will center on the release of the men still held by Hamas, the return of the bodies of dead hostages, a full Israeli Defense Forces withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and a permanent ceasefire.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 19 Jan. 2025
This follows months in which the school recognized students who demonstrated generosity and gratitude and will segue into a month centered on justice.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for center
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The appeal lies in creating a space where New Yorkers can enjoy exceptional service, free parking (a rarity in the region), and an experience that feels just as special as a trip to Manhattan’s luxury hubs.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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That will include shifting some production — particularly control room production — from New York and Washington, D.C., to CNN’s Atlanta hub.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Jan. 2025
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Houston established the run early with Joe Mixon, and Stroud made clutch throws while gashing the Chiefs with passes over the middle of the field.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
19 Jan. 2025
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The attacking midfielder constantly moved away from the middle to overload the flanks, as seen from his touch map.—
Ahmed Walid,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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According to a 2018 Forrester research report, over 90% of organizations want to consolidate their underlying technology platform for all business applications.—
Ambuj Kumar,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Trump used the criminal cases against him and growing immigration concerns to consolidate the support of his base, while inflation created an environment that could help a Republican take the presidency back.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
19 Jan. 2025
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This is a Trump presidency with a sharper and clearer mission: focus more than ever on the issues that resonate with everyday Americans, like housing and keeping us out of forever wars, and, above all else, putting America first.—
Cole Marting,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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Since so much attention is focused on Whitmore’s offensive contributions (his 10-point, 4-for-6 shooting first quarter against Cleveland, for starters), his effectiveness at the other end often goes unnoticed.—
Kelly Iko,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Her home takes its cues from Milan design, mixing vintage and artisanal pieces, a style Elsesser has been drawn to since her many travels to Italy’s fashion capital.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
24 Jan. 2025
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Pyramid of the Magician, Uxmal (Yucatán) Photo by Richie Chan/Shutterstock The Maya were never centralized in one capital.—
John Newton,
AFAR Media,
24 Jan. 2025
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Those not able to cash in, however, see the program as one of two things: a genuine offer hamstrung by excessive red tape, or a half-hollow gesture meant to rack up free PR in the midst of a historic disaster.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2025
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In 2019, Kennedy helped spread anti-vaccine sentiment in Samoa as the Pacific Island nation was in the midst of a deadly measles epidemic.—
Brian Bennett,
TIME,
28 Jan. 2025
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The 10 least relaxed states were all concentrated in the southern and southwestern states.—
Madeline Fitzgerald,
Quartz,
19 Jan. 2025
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View all partners Email X (Twitter) Bluesky Facebook LinkedIn WhatsApp Print One need only glance at headlines about Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and other super-wealthy individuals to understand that wealth in America is increasingly concentrated in fewer and fewer hands.—
Tom Kemeny,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 2025
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Creating an even larger mecca for the music lover is an exciting prospect, especially for our intimate live events, where the world’s most exciting artists perform in-store for the admission of purchasing their new album.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
23 Jan. 2025
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Although better known as a mecca for fashion and style, Milan is the capital of the agriculture-rich Lombardy region, ensuring that restaurants and home cooks can access fresh, high-quality local ingredients.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Center.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/center. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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