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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
The director has concentrated more recently on documentaries.
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Justin Kroll, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
But critics argued that the measures risked concentrating too much power in the executive branch.
—Giada Zampano, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
But there’s no doubt that the fallout has mostly concentrated on Andrew’s ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, and his daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 Mar. 2026
For Chen, the structural legacy of China’s One-Child policy often concentrated familial resources from two parents (and four grandparents) on a generation of mostly single children.
—Matthew Chin,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
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Justin Kroll, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
But critics argued that the measures risked concentrating too much power in the executive branch.
—Giada Zampano, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
But there’s no doubt that the fallout has mostly concentrated on Andrew’s ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, and his daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 Mar. 2026
For Chen, the structural legacy of China’s One-Child policy often concentrated familial resources from two parents (and four grandparents) on a generation of mostly single children.
—Matthew Chin,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentrate
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This interview has been edited and condensed.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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Due to extra off days in April, the Yankees will begin the season with a four-man starting staff but plan to re-incorporate Gil in the rotation once the schedule condenses.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Appeals court proceedings unfold largely out of public view and are unlikely to surface new evidence, instead focusing on narrow legal questions about the president’s appointment authority and prosecutorial power.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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Catlin paused her studies to focus on her treatment -- surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.—
MAGGIE PENMAN THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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Renata Sanchez, president of the San Jose Teachers Association, said consolidating schools could ultimately benefit students.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The temptation to consolidate power and move quickly exists for any majority, Republican or Democrat.—
State Sen. Tony Hwang,
Hartford Courant,
22 Mar. 2026
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The data collected will help determine whether low-boom supersonic flight can be safely integrated into commercial aviation.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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Brown and Davis collected 3 rbi each with Brown scoring 3 times and Moeller crossing home plate twice.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 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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Videos of the pack making their way along the highway accumulated over 230 million views online, striking a chord with viewers moved by the animals’ loyalty to one another and determination to return to their families.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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The rain accumulated on soil already saturated by downpours from a winter storm a week ago.—
Jessica Hill,
Los Angeles Times,
23 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,
24 Mar. 2026
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Gold has been one of the better-performing assets over the past year, and when markets get choppy, leveraged funds and institutional investors tend to reduce exposure.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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Terafab is designed to produce up to one trillion watts of compute annually, integrating logic, memory, and advanced packaging in a single facility.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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But the sleeping area is the room most loved by the owners—the bespoke headboard serves as a storage element integrated into the closet.—
Ludovica Stevan,
Architectural Digest,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Concentrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentrate. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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