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
Supplements provide a concentrated dose of omega-3 fatty acids, namely docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), which regulate inflammatory processes and protect cells from damage. Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 2 May 2025 Barack Obama won reelection in 2012, in part, as a result of his insistence that Americans would suffer if wealth remained concentrated in the hands of investors and productive enterprises. Noah Rothman, National Review, 2 May 2025
Verb
The one to the east contains a small amount of material that isn't concentrated enough to trigger eruptions. Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025 Losing a substantial fraction of that labor force quickly would lead to production declines concentrated in construction, agriculture/food processing and the leisure/hospitality sector. Bill Conerly, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for concentrated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentrated
Adjective
  • But the vernacular and ahistorical images are what give the show its rich, tangy flavor.
    Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 24 May 2025
  • Even a short pitstop could make a big difference to Americans in uniform: NORTHEAST The Northeast is rich with military history.
    Matt Alderton, USA Today, 24 May 2025
Adjective
  • Here's why communication skills deserve your undivided attention in 2025 and beyond.
    Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
  • The Pope blessed the mom, then the dad, then his undivided attention on our baby Luke.
    NBC News, NBC news, 11 May 2025
Verb
  • These interviews have been edited and condensed.
    K.J. Yossman, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This Zoom interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and brevity.
    Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Modern breeders have focused not just on leaf color, but on traits including leaf size and shape.
    Margaret Roach, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Between 2008 and 2021, the use of sinkers was down over 40 percent as teams focused on high-spin riding fastballs and pitching for whiffs at the top of the zone.
    Eno Sarris, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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  • This was the weekend when Arsenal hammered Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest consolidated fourth place by beating Brentford, Bournemouth moved to fifth, Chelsea dropped points and Manchester City lost again.
    Nick Miller, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The comprehensive dashboard allows for seamless monitoring of nutrition, workouts, sleep and overall wellness, all consolidated into a single, user-friendly interface.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The Swiss Watch industry which just gathered at its latest annual Watches and Wonders in Geneva, is in recession.
    Stéphane JG Girod, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • In the end, the several dozen men gathered in the centuries-old house to pledge their allegiance to Shoufi's militia, whooping and singing while performing a battle version of a celebratory dance.
    Jane Arraf, NPR, 9 Apr. 2025
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  • These shipments have skirted until now not only his new tariffs, including a 10 percent tax on all goods from China, but also many other tariffs that have accumulated over the years.
    Keith Bradsher, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Late socialite and multi-hyphenate Gloria Vanderbilt was born into the uppermost echelons of American society during the 1920s, inheriting her family’s vast wealth and influence accumulated during the Gilded Age via the railroad and shipping industries.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Major battlefield victories or changes in Russian politics are the most potent weapons, while sanctions can erode morale and resources.
    Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
  • While some have critiqued the plan due to size and scope and unbalanced comparison between the U.S. and Israel, it's anticipated that the Golden Dome will provide a more potent defense against adversaries like Russia, China, Iran and North Korea.
    Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025

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

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