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noun

ˈsen-tər How to pronounce center (audio)
Definition of centernext
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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 middle
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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center

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verb

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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
Noun
Other notable Harvard alums in the NFL include former Vikings center Matt Birk, Bengals punter/receiver Pat McInally, and current Ravens fullback Kyle Juszczyk. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Aug. 2026 Attesting to his labor is an ovoid pavilion at the exhibition’s center recreating Brancusi’s studio, chock-a-block with his myriad tools and flanked by walls on both sides bearing letters, photographs, and archival items. — Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Verb
The partnership began in 2003, when 50 Cent and Reebok announced a long-term agreement centered on the G-Unit Collection by RBK. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The update, reported by the New York Post on Sunday, offers another sign that Griffin remains committed to a major New York presence even as his financial empire has increasingly centered its operations in Miami. — Luisa Yanez august 17, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for center
Recent Examples of Synonyms for center
  1. hub
  2. middle
  3. consolidate
  4. focus
  5. capital
  6. midst
  7. concentrate
  8. mecca
Noun
  • The targets weren't oil refineries, maritime hubs or arms plants hit by other Ukrainian strikes, but warehouses that bring the convenience of online shopping across the breadth of Russia.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • For the first time in almost a month, a large tanker last week began loading crude at the western terminal of Iran’s main export hub Kharg Island, Windward said.
    — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of hub
Noun
  • Betts followed with a single up the middle to drive in Hernández.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Catching passes across the middle or hauling in deep balls, Pickens looks ready for a big season.
    — Jon Machota, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of middle
Verb
  • Critics dismissed the polls, held in phases in December and January, as a sham designed to consolidate the military’s grip on power while ostensibly restoring civilian rule.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The leadership change at the film commission, a unit of foreign trade promotion agency Procomer, comes as new conservative populist president Laura Fernandez, who took office in May, consolidates her administration.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of consolidate
Verb
  • Speakers focused on the expansion of surveillance cameras across metro Atlanta, recent cases involving officers accused of misusing Flock data and concerns about immigration enforcement.
    — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • For them, the value is in being able to settle in, skip the logistics and focus on enjoying the time away.
    — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of focus
Noun
  • Iran’s economy was in a poor state before the war too, with dire economic conditions a key driving factor behind the anti-regime demonstrations which kicked off in the Iranian capital Tehran in 2025.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • As the world has become less secure, Lagarde said on Wednesday, capital flows into Europe have been put at risk.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of capital
Noun
  • In June, The Athletic reported that McAfee was in the midst of contract extension talks for a deal that would pay him $60 million to $65 million per year and could include a bigger role in the network’s NFL coverage.
    — Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Rafael Cabral stopped one shot for Real Salt Lake in the midst of a 0-3-3 skid.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of midst
Verb
  • Forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating, losing a word mid-sentence and feeling mentally slower are all common complaints during the menopause transition.
    — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Dairy products including milk, cream, whey and milk protein concentrates.
    — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of concentrate
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  • The popular theatre was a cultural mecca that drew thousands to its operas, ballets and other public events, and hosted legendary greats including Maria Callas and Franco Zeffirelli.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • The long-standing problem is that Skid Row is both a social service center and a mecca of drugs and other vices, with traps on every block.
    — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
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“Center.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/center. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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