Definition of concentratednext
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as in undivided
not divided or scattered among several areas of interest or concern when you get a private conference with that financial adviser, you get nothing but his concentrated attention

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concentrated

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verb

past tense of concentrate
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as in focused
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 accumulated
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 concentrated
Adjective
In a firm with a dominant controller, the voting base is heavily concentrated. Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 July 2026 In studies, the marigolds were transformed to a concentrated state atypical of most gardens. Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 6 July 2026
Verb
While Lopez focused on the intricacies of the industry, Shirazi concentrated on building the operational structure required to support growth. Ethan Stone, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026 Designing it out is what concentrated the remaining impact in finishing. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for concentrated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentrated
Adjective
  • White jeans offer much more leeway to play with poppy seasonal colors or rich textures, like raffia, suede, and leather.
    Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 8 July 2026
  • Much of that praise is thanks to its rich history, artistic treasures, and delicious food and wine, which often comes from the nearby hills of Chianti and Montalcino.
    Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Adjective
  • Each year when Wimbledon rolls around, tennis fans crane their necks and watch their TV screens with undivided attention for a glance at the Royal Box, anxiously awaiting if Kate Middleton will be in attendance.
    Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • McCart Avenue from McPherson Boulevard to Twin Leaf Drive will be constructed as a two-lane undivided road.
    Emily Holshouser July 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • This interview has been condensed for clarity and was translated from Spanish to English.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • This interview has been condensed for length and clarity by Ashoka.
    Ashoka, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • While the Supreme Court ruling focused specifically on cases in West Virginia and Idaho, it is expected to have far-reaching implications for those additional 25 states — and possibly more if other states pursue similar legislation.
    Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • The party has focused on driving down consumer costs, seizing on what polling shows is deep dissatisfaction about the economy and worries about affordability.
    Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • This year, Mecklenburg County and the club consolidated the remaining issues into a single remediation project.
    Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026
  • The change consolidated that job with another clerk’s office, which Republican supporters said would make the local judicial system more efficient.
    Safiyah Riddle, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • Signatures for the Perkins recall were collected in two batches.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
  • Jersey Mike’s has filed for an initial public offering, and its disclosures reveal just how much its founder and former CEO Peter Cancro and his family collected in compensation and other perks.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • The community gathered to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
    Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026
  • Mourners gathered in Islamic Revolution Square for Khamenei's funeral procession chant slogans Monday.
    Marc Smith, NBC news, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • In Gaza City alone, around 25 million tons of debris have accumulated, Mohanna said.
    Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • Look for areas where dry, brown grass has accumulated on the lawn and use a rake to remove or de-thatch it.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

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“Concentrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentrated. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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