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
If more current flows, more formic acid is produced, so the system can increase the flow rate to prevent the final liquid from becoming too concentrated. New Atlas, 21 June 2026 Matcha Green Tea Matcha is a type of concentrated green tea. Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 20 June 2026
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These disparities suggest that the medical and social changes leading to reduced cancer mortality were concentrated in more metropolitan regions. Arthur Cosby, The Conversation, 17 June 2026 The California acreage is concentrated in Napa Valley, Paso Robles, Sonoma County, Lake County and the Central Coast. Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for concentrated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentrated
Adjective
  • Matching your belt, shoes, and purse is an easy way to make an outfit feel intentional and look cohesive, and Swift did so by opting for a similarly rich brown leather style.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
  • Those were his 57th and 58th playing internationally, tying and passing Oliver Giroud for the most in the country's rich history.
    CBS News, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Adjective
  • Ampd’s research also found that even committed long-form viewing rarely involves undivided attention, as a third of premium sessions usually run a second screen, typically a local app.
    Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
  • Some simply need your undivided attention.
    Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2026
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  • The following interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and length.
    Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 18 June 2026
  • This conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 18 June 2026
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  • Nearly half of Gen Zers cited worries about their finances and personal well-being as deterrents from looking for jobs focused on helping others.
    Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 24 June 2026
  • Its summer program is built as a four or five-day series, with each two-hour session focused on a theme like pastry-making or global flavors.
    Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Some of the institutions will be consolidated with others nearby.
    Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 18 June 2026
  • After Biden conceded to the critics who grew louder after the debate, Vice President Kamala Harris quickly consolidated the party elite’s support, including an endorsement from the then-president.
    Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • Link to earlier discovery The new findings come less than a year after Perseverance examined a rock called Cheyava Falls, which scientists described as one of the most intriguing samples collected on Mars.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 June 2026
  • Last year, a petition to halt Big Bear Lake’s annual fireworks display collected more than 40,000 signatures from people concerned that the event would disturb the area’s famous bald eagle couple, Jackie and Shadow.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
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  • Despite the heat on Friday afternoon, a large crowd gathered at Bayfront Park to watch Team USA face off in its second match of the FIFA World Cup.
    Abby Dodge, CBS News, 20 June 2026
  • Early yesterday, as Argentina sealed a 3-0 victory over Algeria, hundreds of fans gathered on the courtyard lawn of Beijing’s Argentine Embassy to cheer the team on.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 June 2026
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  • The compounding effects of high fuel costs along with the debt that helped finance the purchase and the upgrades to the planes accumulated quickly.
    Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 24 June 2026
  • Once those inflated bills went unpaid, interest, penalties and fees accumulated, often ending in tax foreclosure.
    Donovan McCarty, The Conversation, 22 June 2026

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“Concentrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentrated. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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