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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
Alice Park, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Start by cutting an apple into wedges, which are then tossed with a touch of lemon juice and honey, then sauteed until tender, golden brown and irresistible, with a comfort-food vibe and concentrated flavor.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
At Bora Aksu, dark lipstick was more matte than Simone Rocha and concentrated at the center turning models into China dolls.
—Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The 12 people who got the lower dose—which was 10 times less concentrated—showed similar progression as placebo, although some of their symptoms improved.
—Alice Park, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Start by cutting an apple into wedges, which are then tossed with a touch of lemon juice and honey, then sauteed until tender, golden brown and irresistible, with a comfort-food vibe and concentrated flavor.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
The isotope is not concentrated in easy-to-access pipes or pockets.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
At Bora Aksu, dark lipstick was more matte than Simone Rocha and concentrated at the center turning models into China dolls.
—Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentrated
Adjective
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One way is when iron-rich rock is exposed to high temperatures and acidic conditions, but neither are evident in the area around Cheyava Falls.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The story has too many rich details to be a lie, and Marlon knows something of woe too.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In a letter sent Tuesday to members of Congress, the watchdog group emphasized the need for undivided attention on resolving the funding crisis.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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On a roller coaster, the theme park commands your full and undivided attention.—
Bianca Bosker,
The Atlantic,
14 Sep. 2025
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This conversation has been edited and condensed for publication.—
Senior Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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This interview has been edited and condensed.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Simon Goldstein, an associate professor focused on philosophy and AI at the University of Hong Kong, has also made this case.—
Webb Wright,
The Atlantic,
1 Oct. 2025
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Labor In a section of the report focused on workers’ rights and safety, the NCP reiterates its gripes about lack of supplier audit documentation and adherence to local law rather than international standards.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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The bombshell case was later consolidated as part of a $400 million lawsuit against The New York Times, Lively and the actress' husband Ryan Reynolds.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Republicans quickly consolidated Democrats, Antifa, and trans people into one radical enemy.—
Grace Byron,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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In order to determine if the intriguing minerals were produced by microbial metabolism or an abiotic process, samples collected by the rover would need to be delivered to Earth for further analysis, team members have stressed.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Tagovailoa looked calm and collected in the first half.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Days after a gunman drove a truck into a Grand Blanc Township church and opened fire on worshippers, killing four people and wounding eight, hundreds gathered in Flint for a community safety briefing focused on crisis response and prevention in houses of worship.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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On Tuesday night, hundreds of people gathered to remember the teenagers, according to CNN affiliate WABC.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Toss the grapes in the olive oil and seasonings that have accumulated at the bottom of the pan.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Some food-safety inspections were temporarily halted, trash accumulated in national parks, federal landmarks and museums closed, and some airports shuttered checkpoints due to a shortage of Transportation Security Administration officers to screen passengers.—
Jordan Green,
Nashville Tennessean,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Concentrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentrated. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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