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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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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for centers
Noun
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Ultimately, these spaces were gathering hubs, fit for families and guests to entertain and socialize, though often only reserved for adults.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025 -
The disruption began in the early hours of Friday UK time following a massive blaze in North Hyde Electricity Substation in Hayes, some five miles from the airport, which is one of the busiest aviation hubs in the world after Atlanta, Dubai and Tokyo.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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While much of the attention focuses on ensuring fabrics don’t shrink, snag, or fade in the laundry, a few common laundry mistakes can also cause damage to your garments in the form of wrinkles that even the most qualified irons have a tough go at pressing out.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2025
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The film focuses on Chisholm’s 1972 presidential campaign, marking the first time a Black candidate ran for a major party in American history.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Swedish culture also concentrates on work-life balance, and mys plays heavily into that.—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2025
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Twelve Labs concentrates on video search - maybe byebye youtube - using AI to index both visual and audio elements so users can search within video content.—
Lutz Finger,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Breaking down silos unites diverse expertise, fostering faster problem-solving and greater alignment.—
Azra Nurkic,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Howdy Texas history fans, Today's columns unites holiday stories from Fort Worth, San Marcos and Austin.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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These stellar remnants are created when stars with masses similar to that of the sun exhaust their fuel for nuclear fusion, the process that converts hydrogen to helium in their cores.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Microscopic analysis of the sediment cores will also help the team analyze the way the eruption affected marine creatures and the chemistry of the seafloor.—
Ashley Balzer Vigil,
Ars Technica,
21 Dec. 2024
Verb
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With a mobile app that integrates payments, the coffee shop could offer a digital discount to entice that customer to stay for brunch as well.—
Ashley McGrail,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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To accomplish this, business owners should seek out financial technology that integrates easily into the other systems their businesses already rely on.—
Zahir Khoja,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Athletics The Athletics are led by DH Brent Rooker, who hit 39 homers and stole 11 bases last year, and right fielder Lawrence Butler, an emerging star who added 22 homers and 18 steals.—
Jim Bowden,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Then replay arrived in 2014 — and by 2019, there was only one ejection, over a call on the bases, all season.—
Jayson Stark,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This novel combination merges steel’s tensile strength and concrete’s compressive durability, ensuring the tubes remain airtight under harsh conditions ranging from sub-zero winters to 45 °C (113 °F) summers.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Mar. 2025
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The play merges a myriad of contemporary issues from global politics to banking to trans identity from April 25 to May 17.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Centers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/centers. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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