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
Master Distiller Chris Fletcher notes that the intense heat creates a concentrated profile that highlights a new side of their traditional Tennessee Whiskey. Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026 To get rid of the salt, factories rely on reverse osmosis, which leaves behind a concentrated, unusable brine. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
According to researchers, because the gripping force is spread across a large contact area rather than concentrated at rigid fingertips, fragile objects are less likely to be damaged. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026 Meanwhile, a small population of high earners would receive up to five votes each—a fivefold multiplier on political power concentrated in the hands of people already holding disproportionate economic power. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for concentrated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentrated
Adjective
  • It’s lightly weighted for extra coziness and comes in rich fall-ready hues like terracotta and chestnut to make your bedroom feel moodier.
    Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026
  • But as dreams of getting rich have grown, so have the dangers of losing it all.
    Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • And that, the imperfections of both these teams, and the sense that absolutely anything could happen in Atlanta, is another reason to think that England versus Argentina — at 3pm ET (8pm BST) on Wednesday — should get your undivided attention.
    Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • Flirty texts, sudden plans and unexpected confessions could make July feel exciting, but not every spark deserves your undivided attention.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • The following interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and length; it was conducted via translator.
    Zachary Lee, IndieWire, 27 July 2026
  • Their interviews have been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
    Abby Ellin, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026
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  • His initial mission focused on protecting service members, developing drones to clear buildings instead of people.
    John Werner, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Wiener has sought to position himself as a congressional candidate focused on practical public policy solutions without abandoning progressive ideology.
    Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Last year, Planned Parenthood of Michigan closed its Marquette, Petoskey and Jackson health centers and consolidated its two Ann Arbor locations.
    Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Marcus's biggest client consolidated its supply chain and walked.
    Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • At least 54 cities across the US have voted to cancel, non-renew, or reject Flock’s automatic license plate reader (ALPRs) since the start of the year, according to data collected by the Washington Examiner.
    Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Mai is propagating more than 170 varieties collected from refugees around the world, helping preserve these precious grains while studying which are best suited to our changing climate.
    Laura Mclively, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026
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  • The intervention on Thursday and Friday came as the Bank of Japan board gathered to set monetary policy.
    Mia Glass, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • As the official automotive sponsor of Stateside, Scout anchored its own corner of Stateside — starting with the Scout Stage — where a steady stream of emerging artists kept festival-goers gathered throughout the day.
    Lori Majewski, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • That structure is particularly relevant to occasional travelers who may not have accumulated enough points for a completely free night.
    Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • In contrast, platinum-silver catalysts accumulated carbon deposits that blocked active sites, while chromium-silver catalysts became less effective because of oxidation.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026

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“Concentrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentrated. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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