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as in to condense
to increase the strength of (a substance in a mixture) by removing other substances
prolonged boiling is required to concentrate the sap when making maple syrup
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as in to focus
to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective
a president who will try to concentrate public attention on the problems of inner cities
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as in to consolidate
to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control
time to concentrate our efforts on the really important problems that confront us
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as in to collect
to bring together in one body or place
concentrate your forces on the right side of the battlefield
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as in to gather
to come together into one body or place
recent immigrants tend to concentrate in port cities
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as in to accumulate
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
the ozone layer is concentrated 20 to 30 miles above the Earth's surface
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Recent Examples of concentrate
Unlike Chicago, San Francisco or Philadelphia, Charlotte doesn’t have a historic LGBTQ district, and its bars and businesses remain scattered across neighborhoods rather than concentrated in one area.
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Emily Broyles,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Much of this glass-half-empty grousing starts to concentrate around the aging body, especially his own.
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Alison Herman,
Variety,
30 June 2026
The expansion converges with a sense of urgency among Democrats to be more aggressive on digital platforms, where audiences are increasingly concentrated.
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Steven Sloan,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The damage appeared to be mostly concentrated around the restaurant's VIP dining room.
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Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
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Emily Broyles,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Much of this glass-half-empty grousing starts to concentrate around the aging body, especially his own.
—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
30 June 2026
The expansion converges with a sense of urgency among Democrats to be more aggressive on digital platforms, where audiences are increasingly concentrated.
—
Steven Sloan,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The damage appeared to be mostly concentrated around the restaurant's VIP dining room.
—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentrate
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This interview has been condensed for length and clarity by Ashoka.
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This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
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Escalona, who’s described himself as a supporter of law and order, has been focusing on quality-of-life issues since his December election.
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Outside Hollywood, Glover has become equally known for being involved in his community, co-founding a production company, Louverture Films, focused on supporting socially conscious stories from underserved communities.
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Old borrowers may need to consolidate loans, choose new repayment plans or risk being involuntarily placed in one that may not fit their budget, loan experts said.
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Su expects the industry to eventually consolidate around a handful of major players, with the rest surviving on local government subsidies or support from other backers.
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The satellite is equipped with three multiwavelength telescopes that are able to collect data in visible, ultraviolet, X-ray and gamma-ray light.
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Charlotte Big Anime opened its doors to a massive crowd of attendees Saturday at the Charlotte Convention Center in uptown Charlotte, giving people a chance to connect with fellow cosplayers, collect art and enjoy a multitude of panels.
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As the finalists from each state move on to the 'Best Pet in Nation' round of the Pet Lovers' Choice Awards, the team at USA TODAY Pets has gathered all the finalists, runner-ups and third place pets from each region.
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Hundreds of people have gathered throughout the week to carry posters, shout slogans, and sing.
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The military held a similar security strip from 1985 until 2000, before withdrawing after years of steady casualties, a toll that is accumulating once again.
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Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.
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New flyover ramps connecting to I-95 would also be built, while sound barriers would be installed along both sides of the corridor to help reduce traffic noise for nearby residents.
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The rich treatment balances strengthening plant proteins with nourishing rosehip and sweet almond oils to reduce breakage and replenish moisture.
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Over time, those journals also integrated historical studies into their searchable online archives.
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Widely considered conceptually comparable to the S-300 and S-400 families, the HQ-9B can engage aircraft, cruise missiles, and certain ballistic missile threats while integrating with China’s broader air defense architecture.
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