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
There are, after all, around 30,000 Tibetan Americans, mainly concentrated around Queens and Minneapolis. Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026 The problem for many other retailers is that the money is increasingly concentrated in fewer households. Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for concentrated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentrated
Adjective
  • Researchers have found the diet, which is full of fiber-rich plants and lean proteins, can improve heart health and longevity.
    Anahad O’Connor, Washington Post, 16 July 2026
  • This is a spoiled, privileged, rich girl who should be on MTV’s My Super Sweet 16 instead of Bravo.
    Tom Smyth, Vulture, 16 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 lightly edited and condensed for length and clarity.
    Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • The following interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
    Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • Loeb says the group is focused on evidence, instrumentation, data analysis and collection standards.
    Leonard David, Space.com, 11 July 2026
  • Experts weigh in about safely dining out Advice from federal health organizations has largely focused on preparing food at home, rather than dining out.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 11 July 2026
Verb
  • Buildings that do not close may also have their boundaries changed to accommodate student populations from buildings that have been consolidated.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, the two, formerly large, comprehensive high schools have consolidated into one, with Inglewood High students moving to Morningside High while Inglewood High is nearly totally rebuilt.
    Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 9 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
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  • Friends and family gathered on Monday to celebrate the life of former WJZ reporter and sports anchor Stan Saunders, who died on Friday, June 26.
    Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • Some demonstrators had gathered in the city within hours of the shooting.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 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 17 Jul. 2026.

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