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
Chai tea contains some caffeine from black tea but is a much less concentrated source than coffee. Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Oct. 2025 The group runs through rapid-fire questions about what stood out and what is coming around the corner after four concentrated days on the Croisette talking business and international distribution. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
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Most Americans supported increasing income tax rates for upper-income Americans (63 percent) and increasing tax revenues by making major changes to the federal tax code (54 percent), but the support was largely concentrated among Democrats and independents, not Republicans. Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025 These Americans live nearly everywhere in the country, but their numbers are especially concentrated in a handful of red states whose governments have declined to expand Medicaid programs to cover poor, childless adults. Elena Shao, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for concentrated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentrated
Adjective
  • The thrill of the unexplained is what prompts so many to take ghost tours, which often tell juicy and sometimes goosebump-inducing stories that give historic sites a richer context.
    Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The upper of the shoes is made from a rich suede in a burgundy wine color, which adds texture to the heels and serves as the backdrop for the colorful beaded spikes.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • And while in an era where productivity and efficiency are more top of mind than ever, Dimon insists that giving undivided attention is still the ultimate sign of respect.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
  • In the arms race for audience’s undivided attention, both single-player and competitive games have become their own self-perpetuating ecosystems.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Some quotes have been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
    Charles Infosino, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
  • This conversation has been condensed and edited for clarity.
    Kyle McGovern, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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  • Other oilfield players, such as Baker Hughes, SLB, and Solaris, are focused on increasing gas turbine manufacturing for data centers.
    Jordan Blum, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The mill said the looms will be restored and integrated into a dedicated production line focused on premium selvedge denim, with operations expected to begin in early 2026.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • After attorneys representing James filed a motion challenging Halligan's appointment as unlawful, Judge Walker ordered that the motion be consolidated with the already ongoing effort to disqualify her in the case against Comey.
    Pierre Thomas, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Once the data was collected and evaluated, it was consolidated and weighted within a scoring model.
    TIME Staff, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Jen went into Dedication Night with a special boost, courtesy of husband Zac Affleck, who collected stories from fans and friends of how Jen has inspired them and decorated her trailer with them ahead of her performance.
    Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Crime scene investigators collected evidence and canvassed the area for witnesses and any available surveillance video.
    Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
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  • Other big stories ➤ More than 350 residents from Marana and surrounding southern Arizona communities gathered to criticize Management and Training Corporation's refusal to communicate on whether a shuttered state prison will return as an ICE detention center.
    Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 26 Oct. 2025
  • In response to the deployment, several hundred protesters gathered outside the base.
    Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Late afternoon is an alternative time for cutting flowers, as plants have accumulated energy during the day, aiding in longer-lasting freshness.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The bill would also allow newly married couples to combine accumulated Save Our Homes benefits.
    Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025

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“Concentrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentrated. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

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