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
That momentum is heavily concentrated in major coastal hotspots. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 July 2026 Because Greek yogurt is strained to remove some of its liquid, nutrients and live cultures may become more concentrated per serving, although probiotic amounts vary widely by brand and manufacturing. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 12 July 2026
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While mining has gradually diversified geographically, refining remains overwhelmingly concentrated. Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 17 July 2026 Innovation, investment and population growth have become increasingly concentrated in a relatively small number of metropolitan regions — San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, Boston, Austin, Miami and others. John Eger, Mercury News, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for concentrated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentrated
Adjective
  • Watson joins a rich constellation of auteurs who have previously presided over the Sarajevo jury in past editions, including Mike Leigh, Jeremy Irons, Asghar Farhadi, Ruben Östlund, and Mia Wasikowska.
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026
  • Quinoa is also rich in fiber, as well as magnesium, iron, folate, and potassium, per Zinn.
    Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 22 July 2026
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  • 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
  • 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
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  • Not only was this World Cup in Qatar played at the ‘wrong’ time of the year to avoid the summer heat, but it was also condensed into a shorter-than-usual timeframe, so maybe rest ahead of the final was particularly vital.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • This interview has been edited and condensed for concision and clarity.
    Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026
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  • Ukraine has until now focused its long-range drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure and factories making weapons and military hardware, as well as Russian shipping.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Throughout its duration, Agbaji rotated between training stations as campers ages 8-18 ran through drills focused on skills, teamwork and leadership.
    Alexa Stone, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
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  • According to the think tank InSight Crime, the alliance between these factions was one of the main reasons the Sinaloa cartel consolidated itself as one of the most powerful in the region.
    Sol Amaya, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • The message is sometimes shared with borrowers when student loans are consolidated or transferred to new companies — even when the person still owes money.
    Heather Hollingsworth, Fortune, 20 July 2026
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  • Another instrument, the Venetia Burney Student Dust Counter, has collected data that has thrown New Horizon’s team a curveball, Brandt said.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • Our methodology To find the best business insurance for online and e-commerce companies, CNBC Select collected hundreds of data points on more than 10 companies offering business insurance.
    Liz Knueven, CNBC, 16 July 2026
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  • Earlier this month, Monopol reported that VAU had gathered support from 107 artists, including Renate Bertlmann, Ernst Caramelle, Jakob Lena Knebl, and Eva Schlegel, to launch a fair to fill this gap.
    Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 20 July 2026
  • Two weeks after Sayveon’s disappearance, family, friends, and his Kroger co-workers gathered at Forest Hills Park in Charlottesville.
    Meghan O'Brien, NBC news, 20 July 2026
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  • Once more than 20 feet deep in some areas, Lake Jesup today is barely six feet deep as muck and other debris have accumulated on the bottom.
    Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026
  • The GEnx-2B has accumulated 24 million hours since entering service in 2011 on the Boeing 747-8.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026

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“Concentrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentrated. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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