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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
Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Gaudette was also the Sharks’ third-line center during Friday’s practice.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2026
Rand Richards Cooper, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
His message throughout his campaign centered on his humble roots as the son of Mexican immigrants with a third-grade education.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The sink area, too, has matured into a work center.
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But the person who spends the entire game making prop bets on his phone is experiencing a drama whose shape is fundamentally unrelated to the game and its outcome, consisting instead of a patchwork of mini-dramas centering on this pitch, that run, that pass play.
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Food hubs can increase local food access by aggregating food products from small to mid-sized farms and distributing them to underserved communities, schools, hospitals and retail stores.—
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The flight originated in Alexandria, Louisiana, home to the largest deportation hub in the United States, then made a stop in Atlanta, and continued south to Tapachula, according to ICE Flight Monitor, which tracks ICE flight data on behalf of Human Rights First, an advocacy group.—
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Arsenal’s first half in the 4-1 home win against Aston Villa a week ago — when the visitors continuously broke through the middle of the pitch — was the perfect example of what happens when their partnership is split up, in this case by Rice’s knee injury.—
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The Antarctic ice sheet is essentially a very slow-moving frozen river, with ice flowing from the middle of Antarctica out to sea.—
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By consolidating ticketing for buses, ferries, and vans, 12Go Asia reduces uncertainty and helps transform complex island-hopping itineraries into manageable travel experiences.—
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Andy Burke, acoustic consultant director at AEC, also made the point that roofs should be kept as low as safely allowed to ensure supporter noise is consolidated and then channelled towards the pitch.—
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Phelps was also lauded for expanding NASCAR's international footprint, securing long-term media rights and charter agreements, and building a leadership team that is focused on building the future of stock car racing with fan experience at its core.—
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Now cancer-free, Reece focuses on wellness, fitness and sharing her story to inspire others.—
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Though Andrea was found guilty of capital murder in 2002, her conviction was reversed.—
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And investments are only expected to grow, with Goldman Sachs reporting that AI companies are estimated to invest more than $500 billion in capital expenditures this year.—
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No longer limited to skulking around on a bar cart, metallic finishes like aluminum and brass are in the midst of a dazzling comeback.—
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The Dolphins entered the game 2-7 in the midst of one of the worst seasons in franchise history.—
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But Rose is foregoing the sport this winter to concentrate on her track career.—
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The group was founded in collaboration with the public health organization Institute for Public Strategies with the primary purpose of concentrating on the environment of Lemon Grove.—
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Frequenting some of the city’s smaller concert venues that help Chicago thrive as a live-music mecca.—
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Furano, Japan Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan’s main islands, is a powder mecca.—
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“Center.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/center. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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