How to Use concentrate in a Sentence

concentrate

1 of 2 verb
  • All that noise makes it hard to concentrate.
  • The sauce should be simmered for a few minutes to concentrate its flavors.
  • The student has difficulty concentrating.
  • The protein comes from whey protein concentrate, and soy and coconut oil are the main fat sources.
    Lainey Younkin, Ms, Rd, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024
  • The thin lip is designed to concentrate the aromas, and the slender curve up the side of the glass helped to provide more air contact with the wine.
    Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2023
  • Some of the students concentrate better with a later school start time.
    Time, 22 Aug. 2023
  • The chefs, the cooks, the waiters all concentrate on the task at hand, often in silence, and their absorption passes on to us.
    David Denby, The New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2023
  • The testers were to hold the can 6 to 8 inches from their hair to avoid concentrating the product too much and causing a sticky effect.
    Rebecca Norris, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2023
  • And that’s where heated jackets and vests concentrate their heat.
    Meghan Carney, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
  • To concentrate the sweetness of the tomato slices, these are roasted before they're added to the egg mixture.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 12 June 2023
  • The heat of the oven concentrates their flavors and gives them a miraculous texture, bringing out their best selves.
    Melissa Breyer, Treehugger, 24 May 2023
  • The final shot showed Jace concentrating hard on fishing while waiting for a fish to bite.
    Henry Chandonnet, Peoplemag, 5 July 2023
  • Most fans, though, will be happy to leave behind the subtext to concentrate on the often marvelous text.
    Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Nov. 2023
  • The sauce recipe is tomato-forward and just sweet enough (thanks to a combo of tamarind concentrate, molasses, and apple juice).
    Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 15 June 2023
  • This study concentrated not on the post-Covid period, which is screwy in all sorts of ways that are now receding, but on the past decade.
    Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 10 July 2023
  • Davidson said on Friday and his and Speer's role was to act as Ellison's eyes and ears so that the officer could concentrate on the dog.
    Dale Ellis, arkansasonline.com, 3 Feb. 2024
  • And Savenor’s, which has concentrated on local for decades, has grown its customer base.
    Alison Arnett, BostonGlobe.com, 30 May 2023
  • The best way to deal with that pressure, for me, is preparation and to remember to concentrate on that message and not on myself.
    Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2024
  • The ale creates volume while the tomato paste concentrates flavor.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2023
  • An area that rescuers have concentrated on in the search for Chad Pallansch in Colorado.
    Phil Helsel, NBC News, 6 Oct. 2023
  • But Rai points to the sheer number of liquor licenses concentrated in the Seaport as a sign of a city losing some of its character.
    Danny McDonald, BostonGlobe.com, 4 May 2023
  • But concentrating potential cuts on the young, as the Trump challengers have proposed, has its downsides as well.
    Jeff Stein, BostonGlobe.com, 22 July 2023
  • But even Ruth gave up pitching to concentrate on becoming one of the greatest home run hitters in the game’s history.
    David K. Li, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2023
  • Their crew of Botswana natives set up and tear down camp each day, so guests can concentrate on the three r’s: riding, recovery and relaxation.
    Katie Jackson, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2023
  • October is that on steroids — a greater number of high-profile games concentrated in a much shorter stretch of time.
    Ash Parrish, The Verge, 29 Sep. 2023
  • The filling is roasted first to draw out and concentrate the apple juices, ensuring soft, cooked fruit and a fully baked bottom crust in the finished pie.
    Claire Saffitz, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2023
  • The right writing service can save your grade and boost your writing process, enabling you to concentrate on your areas of interest with less stress.
    Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Dehydrating concentrates the flavor of food, so dried herbs will taste stronger and fruits will taste sweeter.
    Nicole Papantoniou, goodhousekeeping.com, 7 June 2023
  • In August of last year, with Russian troops concentrated farther south, Kyiv’s forces launched a surprise attack in the northeast.
    Karen Deyoung, Washington Post, 14 June 2023
  • This means extreme wealth concentrates in the wealthiest 0.1% rather than the richest 1%, making the division of wealth even starker.
    Katharina Buchholz, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
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concentrate

2 of 2 noun
  • Is this orange juice fresh or is it made from concentrate?
  • Don’t substitute tamarind concentrate, which is both stronger and lacks the body of the pulp.
    Jessica Battilana, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 May 2021
  • Add hot cold brew concentrate leaving a half-inch wash line for the cream.
    Karla Alindahao, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2023
  • Once the concentrate is steeped to your liking, strain it over the ice and stir until the ice dissolves.
    Max Falkowitz, Bon Appétit, 5 May 2022
  • Adults over 21 are able to possess up to an ounce of flower and 3.5 grams of concentrate.
    Ryan Bort, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2021
  • The bone broth concentrate was recalled about a week ago due to the presence of hydraulic oil.
    Yoni Heisler, BGR, 10 May 2021
  • In the case of pressure washers, pour the concentrate into the machine’s tank.
    Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 16 Aug. 2023
  • The basis for his spirits is in the resin, which is a cannabis concentrate from fresh flowers.
    Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 14 Feb. 2023
  • The amount of concentrate your hair will need is determined by hair length.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 June 2022
  • Once your cold brew is done steeping, store the concentrate in the fridge to maintain freshness.
    Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 6 Sep. 2022
  • Read the directions about how much to dilute the concentrate.
    Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 17 Nov. 2023
  • The starter kit contains a 14-ounce spray bottle and two 1-ounce glass bottles of concentrate.
    Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Then add water and ice to dilute the concentrate to your liking.
    Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 15 June 2021
  • Of course, there’s more to this concentrate than its delicious scents.
    Kelsey Mulvey, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2023
  • To use neem oil for plants, dilute neem oil concentrate with water and add a bit of liquid soap to help to mix the water and oil.
    Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 10 July 2023
  • Try this Clarins concentrate helps to restore the texture of the neck and density, so the area looks plump and refreshed.
    Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Late Harvest: Grapes are left hanging on the vine for one to two months longer than normal, which dries the grapes and concentrates sugar.
    Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2023
  • Plus, the concentrate is effective in keeping floors clean and shiny.
    Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2022
  • Adults 21 and over are permitted to possess up to one ounce of flower, five grams of THC concentrate, and grow six plants.
    Ryan Bort, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2021
  • Sonder used the same root beer concentrate used by the Root Beer Stand in this latest Frosted release.
    Matt Koesters, The Enquirer, 22 Apr. 2021
  • Still, the researchers found that a standard regimen for the athletes in the study was eight to 12 ounces, or 1 ounce of concentrate, twice daily.
    Lindsey Murray, Health, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then stir in 1 cup cold-brew concentrate.
    Jarrett Melendez, Bon Appétit, 22 June 2021
  • To use, mix in a spray bottle using 1 part concentrate and 15 parts water.
    Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2023
  • The tea shop is also looking to sell some customer favorite drinks in concentrate.
    Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2023
  • Brew black tea ‘concentrate’ by using one tea bag for every 2 ounces of hot water.
    Karla Alindahao, Forbes, 28 June 2021
  • The pumpkin pie chai can be served hot or iced and features homemade pumpkin chai concentrate.
    Alex Darus, cleveland, 14 Sep. 2023
  • There's also lime tea concentrate in the mix to protect your skin against free radicals.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 24 May 2022
  • Alternately, make a tea concentrate by doubling the amount of tea leaves in hot tea, then pouring it over ice.
    Sarah Rose, wsj.com, 2 Nov. 2023
  • Plans call for a cannabis beverage garden, joint rolling stations and dab bars to burn concentrates.
    Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2023
  • The set comes with two pouches of WOWmazing's bubble concentrate, and a booklet with tips.
    Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 18 Aug. 2022

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