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as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
a concentrated mixture of lemonade and iced tea
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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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as in condensed
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 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 consolidated
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 collected
to bring together in one body or place
concentrate your forces on the right side of the battlefield
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as in gathered
to come together into one body or place
recent immigrants tend to concentrate in port 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
Arushi Jacob, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
The outlet said Parmigiano Reggiano has about 10 grams of protein per ounce, which comes from its milk content and aging process that compacts the protein into more concentrated servings.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Doug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
From the outset, the firm concentrated on labor law claims, premises liability, vehicle accidents, and medical malpractice matters.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
However, Newzoo also found that the gaming market remains highly concentrated at the top, with the top 20 remaining stable, but more games needed to capture the same amount of playtime.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
The outlet said Parmigiano Reggiano has about 10 grams of protein per ounce, which comes from its milk content and aging process that compacts the protein into more concentrated servings.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
But holding on leaves your portfolio heavily concentrated.
—Doug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
From the outset, the firm concentrated on labor law claims, premises liability, vehicle accidents, and medical malpractice matters.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentrated
Adjective
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When the season ends, so, too, does their romance; the couple do not reunite until seven years later, when Laure is at loose ends and Erica is married to a rich man and planning to have children.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Under a clear dark sky at Nestldown, representatives of the Los Gatos business community shone like unique stars in tailored suits and dresses of rich satin, tulle and lace.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The low, undivided space holds jugs of cleaners and bulky items like backstock paper towels and toilet paper.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2026
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Offer it your time and undivided attention.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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This interview has been edited and condensed.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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She was focused more on the fun.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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In a deep draft year, the Bulls will have a crucial additional option to add to a rebuild focused on developing young talent.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Finally, in 2000, both stores consolidated into the current building on University Avenue, which the family purchased in 1980.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
11 Apr. 2026
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The cases were later consolidated with the claims of the state attorneys general, which include California and New York.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2026
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Platforms would be barred from using information collected and stored in the age assurance system, or in appeals, for anything but age assurance, and would have to delete the information within 10 days of an age determination or appeal resolution, per the bill text.—
State House News Service,
Boston Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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Allard said police allege that more than $39,000 collected through the cash wheel was misappropriated and never went to any local sports.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
15 Apr. 2026
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Before noon, city leaders gathered to unveil a sign next to the new installation, located across from the original site near Lummus Park.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Chloe Lamford’s set is a kind of postindustrial purgatory — a towering, crumbling old garage, decades of dust and dirt gathered at the feet of its pillars.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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Viz Media’s social content for the franchise accumulated over 25 million views and 105 million-plus impressions in 2025, while the series has logged more than 62 million hours watched on Hulu.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2026
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Under the current salary table, a veteran teacher who has accumulated maximum credentials and longevity credits already earns approximately $120,000 annually, a figure that would rise to roughly $140,000 under UTLA’s proposal.—
Marc Joffe,
Daily News,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Concentrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentrated. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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