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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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The blueprint, which is slated for City Council approval before the end of the year, aims mostly to preserve Clairemont’s suburban character by concentrating the new housing in existing commercial areas.
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
With this, the human pilot can concentrate on the mission while the drones fly themselves, even in combat scenarios.
—New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
Spirit plans to redesign its network to concentrate on key markets, enhancing connectivity and reducing presence in less profitable areas.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Communities are given the opportunity to voice concerns about being separated or concentrated to dilute political power.
—Matt Klink, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
With this, the human pilot can concentrate on the mission while the drones fly themselves, even in combat scenarios.
—New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
Spirit plans to redesign its network to concentrate on key markets, enhancing connectivity and reducing presence in less profitable areas.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Communities are given the opportunity to voice concerns about being separated or concentrated to dilute political power.
—Matt Klink, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentrate
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
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This interview has been condensed and edited.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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For executives focused on measurable returns and competitive positioning, prosocial AI transcends ethical considerations to become a business imperative.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Aura’s platform tracks behavioral patterns such as sleep and focus, flags mental health risks including self-harm or suicidal ideation, and gives parents visibility into kids’ social media, gaming, and AI chat activity.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Getting Adams out of the race could help Cuomo consolidate support among voters who don't like Mamdani, political analysts have said.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Last month, West Virginia’s attorney general asked that the cases be consolidated and considered together by the same judge.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Economists and others familiar with how the jobs numbers are collected have expressed confidence that Labor Department procedures will keep the data are safe from political interference.—
Paul Wiseman,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Like other Wisconsin Lottery games, the winner has 180 days from the draw date to collect their winnings.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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More than 100 people gathered at Idaho Capitol steps on Friday evening for the second annual Boise Trans March to rally for LGBTQ+ rights in Idaho — a state where these groups feel under attack.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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Nick O’Brien also had a big day, accumulating 423 yards from scrimmage and six total touchdowns.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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Despite the changes to the law, El Salvador is still accumulating bitcoin.—
Javier Bastardo,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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His team accused Whatley of distorting the facts to cover for his support of federal policies that reduced funding for local police.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Valentino has been streamlining its wholesale channel, reduced by about 20 percent in 2024, a strategy that continued in 2025 and that is expected to impact its year-end performance.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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The plan is to drop the first episode alongside the trial, see how things unfold in court, and, if possible, integrate relevant trial developments into the following episodes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Lauren said the future was still wide open and that Ask Ralph could eventually become voice-activated, integrate the Collection business or be added to other platforms.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Concentrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentrate. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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