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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
Over time, the scientists observed ravens routinely appearing at kill sites, concentrated in northern Yellowstone where wolf kills are clustered.
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Nidhi Sharma, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
It's made in Cádiz, Spain's southernmost province, world-renowned for its sherry and brandy, with producers concentrated in one region.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
While investment bankers and tax advisors concentrate on valuation and efficiency, asset protection counsel works quietly to align the transaction mechanics with long-term protection goals.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
When photographing people or animals, concentrate on making sure the eyes are in focus.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
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Nidhi Sharma, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
It's made in Cádiz, Spain's southernmost province, world-renowned for its sherry and brandy, with producers concentrated in one region.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
While investment bankers and tax advisors concentrate on valuation and efficiency, asset protection counsel works quietly to align the transaction mechanics with long-term protection goals.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
When photographing people or animals, concentrate on making sure the eyes are in focus.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
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The company said its robots — capable of flying, swimming and climbing critical infrastructure — use cameras and sensors to condense a three-month process down to as little as two days.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Washington Examiner learned that while ICE has publicly disclosed plans to buy roughly 10 warehouses and convert them into immigrant holding sites, another component of that plan focuses on gaining control of the land and buildings where existing detention sites are located.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Mar. 2026
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The 14ers are the supporters group of Summit FC, comprising of about 350 fans who are focused on supporting, engaging, and growing Colorado’s community of pro women’s soccer fans.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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When NaphCare was first hired, the sheriff said the contractor would streamline services by consolidating health care across the county’s jails under a single provider and ensure that people in custody are properly evaluated and treated.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The sweeping changes, if passed by the state legislature, would consolidate all Medicaid billing under a fee-for-service model through which the state directly pays providers for services rendered.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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What mattered to Anthropic was a guarantee that Claude would have nothing to do with the analysis of bulk data collected domestically, an issue especially salient to its employees in the context of ongoing ICE raids.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Jason Ignacio White, a former head of Noma’s fermentation lab, collected anonymous testimonies of alleged abuse at the restaurant and posted them to his Instagram page.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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On March 18th, Hadi gathered with friends to celebrate Chaharshanbe Suri, a festival of fire on the eve of the last Wednesday before Nowruz, the Persian New Year, which begins on March 20th.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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Before sunrise in downtown Dallas, volunteers gather in near silence, scanning sidewalks and glass towers for signs of birds that didn’t survive the night’s migration.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Jacob has one year and 59 days of MLB service time accumulated between his six stints with the Padres over the past three seasons.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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The career milestones will accumulate.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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In the kitchen, ingredients are sourced locally to reduce carbon footprint and maintain freshness.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Defense technology is rapidly evolving as artificial intelligence and unmanned systems become more integrated into military operations.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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The department will integrate higher education and workforce development programs.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Concentrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentrate. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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