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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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2
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
While innovation breakthroughs are happening at an exciting pace in the heartland, venture capital dollars continue to concentrate in California, New York, and coastal cities.
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Walter Carter, Time, 21 June 2025
Maria Navarro decided to concentrate solely on tennis this season and exchanged her soccer cleats for tennis shoes.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
The good news for East Coasters is that the risk seems concentrated in the West, Swain says.
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 18 June 2025
Must be hard concentrating on work with all those Mauna Lani beach chairs beckoning.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
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Walter Carter, Time, 21 June 2025
Maria Navarro decided to concentrate solely on tennis this season and exchanged her soccer cleats for tennis shoes.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
The good news for East Coasters is that the risk seems concentrated in the West, Swain says.
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 18 June 2025
Must be hard concentrating on work with all those Mauna Lani beach chairs beckoning.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentrate
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This interview was conducted in Korean and has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Mara Santilli,
Flow Space,
18 June 2025
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Trump said on social media that his call with Putin was focused on that conflict.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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Their talent will have digital cores and focus on activities that distinguish their human skillsets from machines.—
Mark A. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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But Russia saw instead an opportunity to grow its influence in that country, consolidate its military presence on the Mediterranean, and stand up to the West.—
Lina Khatib,
Time,
19 June 2025
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Roll-up buyers looking to consolidate niche businesses into a larger offering.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Already eliminated after collecting 0 points from their first two games, Pachuca could only regain some pride by avoiding defeat against Al Hilal in Nashville.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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The purpose of the road trip is to provide local manufacturers with information on government resources and collect feedback from various industry workers.—
Cooper Gant,
Arkansas Online,
26 June 2025
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Pam’s family and friends gathered in the courthouse in Broomfield, Colorado, just outside Boulder in April of 2019.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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However, runoff from these earlier heavy rain will gather in streams and other low-lying areas and is expected to prompt flash flooding.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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As adoption data accumulates, expect regulatory clarity and updates to CPT codes, unlocking broader reimbursement pathways.—
Hui Sang Yun,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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It is recommended to clean your blinds every week or two so that dust and particles don’t accumulate.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
16 June 2025
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For all adolescents, participating in a sports team can reduce anxiety, depression, and feelings of loneliness.—
Gavin Yamey,
Time,
20 June 2025
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The City Council voted 7-0 June 10 to approve an ordinance to reduce the latest time in which peddlers and solicitors can knock on doors, ring doorbells or otherwise try to get admittance at residences from 9 p.m. Gayatri Agnew, Ward 1 City Council member, abstained from voting.—
Thomas Saccente,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2025
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Its spot in the city’s fashion week calendar was replaced by Issey Miyake’s four-year-old IM Men line, which was created in 2021 with the aim of developing clothing that integrates design and engineering.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
17 June 2025
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The satellite processing facility at the Kennedy Space Center is where satellites are prepared and integrated with rockets ahead of launches.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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“Concentrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentrate. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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