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
As English football’s financial power has grown, driven by its global popularity and the huge broadcast and commercial deals that come with it, so much of the game’s wealth and talent has become concentrated in the Premier League. Oliver Kay, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025 Laboratory studies indicate that concentrated exposure to some sunscreen ingredients can induce coral bleaching after only two days, and even kill a colony in under a week. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
Many of the fires concentrated in the Mother Lode region southeast of Sacramento were grouped into the TCU September Lightning Complex. Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025 They are found concentrated in the main asteroid belt, which lies around the sun between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for concentrated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentrated
Adjective
  • Eating a wide variety of nutrient-rich foods helps maintain a balanced gut microbiome.
    Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Niacinamide, which is a form of Vitamin B3, is rich in antioxidants that help combat oily and sun-damaged skin, according to the brand.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Create intentional phone-free brainstorms or strategy sessions where attention is undivided.
    Elan Gepner-Dales, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Is your inner world calling for your undivided attention?
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • This interview has been edited and condensed.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
  • This interview has been condensed and edited for length.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The second certification is an advanced program that’s focused on industry leaders including people managers, C-suite personnel, and high-potential employees.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Even as the macroenvironment signals uncertainty, Materazzo said the company is focused on continuing to deliver on its legacy and invest in its brand.
    Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Last month, West Virginia’s attorney general asked that the cases be consolidated and considered together by the same judge.
    Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Smaller farmers were the norm, whereas today much of our agricultural industry has been consolidated to mega corporations that care first and foremost about churning out supply.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • After testing, the Missouri State Highway Patrol allege the gun matched shell casings collected during their investigation.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Palmer said the federal benefits collected will be returned to the federal government.
    Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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  • It is said the bees gathered at the cemetery, resting on the tent over the grave and on the floral displays, returning to their hives after the service concluded.
    Elizabeth Bass Parman, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
  • More than 100 people gathered at Idaho Capitol steps on Friday evening for the second annual Boise Trans March to rally for LGBTQ+ rights in Idaho — a state where these groups feel under attack.
    Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2025
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  • Software-defined The Neue Klasse is a clean-sheet design, and BMW has used this as an opportunity to clear out the legacy cruft that has accumulated over the years.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
  • By the end, Sabalenka had accumulated more than twice as many winners as Pegula, 43-21.
    Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Concentrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentrated. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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