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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
Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
Pomegranate extract is a concentrated form of compounds derived from parts of the pomegranate fruit and used in dietary supplements.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
The difference now, analysts said, lies in the amount of military might Trump has concentrated around Venezuela and his willingness to use deadly force.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
But preceding that this Friday night is the true concentrated dose of Zevon power — a full-on tribute concert involving dozens of singers and dozens more backing musicians taking place at the United Theatre on Broadway.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
Pomegranate extract is a concentrated form of compounds derived from parts of the pomegranate fruit and used in dietary supplements.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
Historically concentrated in London and Paris, Chinese brands are now expanding into cities such as Berlin, Amsterdam and Zurich in a bid to diversify revenue streams and reduce reliance on domestic consumers post-pandemic, according to Savills.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
The difference now, analysts said, lies in the amount of military might Trump has concentrated around Venezuela and his willingness to use deadly force.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentrated
Adjective
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The world outside me was big and rich with far more important and grave matters.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Advertisement Mamdani’s political success is largely credited to a media-savvy campaign that centered affordability in one of the world’s most expensive cities, with Mamdani vowing to levy New York’s ultra-rich to pay for childcare, transportation, and even grocery stores.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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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
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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
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His remarks have been edited and condensed.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
5 Nov. 2025
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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Sherrill’s campaign had focused on restoring trust in government, fixing New Jersey’s troubled infrastructure, and lowering costs for middle-class families.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Beyond acting, Parker has a wine label in partnership with a company called Invivo, is judging the 2025 Booker Prize contest and works with the States Project, an advocacy group focused on advancing Democrat issues and candidates at the state level.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Originally developed by General Dynamics in the 1970s, production later shifted through McDonnell Douglas and Hughes Aircraft before being consolidated under Raytheon.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Those cases, still making their way through federal court, have been consolidated into multi-district litigation under a federal judge in the Southern District of New York.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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According to electoral tallies collected by the opposition, which CNN’s analysis found to be legitimate, Maduro won about 30% of the vote in last year’s election.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Monthly revenue climbed from $7 billion in January to $30 billion by September, culminating in a total annual tariff collection of $195 billion—nearly $118 billion (or 150%) more than the $77 billion collected in 2024.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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The attendees—thirty- and forty-somethings who are members of the bank’s Private Wealth Management (PWM) division, which boasts an average account size of over $75 million—gathered to hash out their anxiety and excitement.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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About 200 protesters gathered near a park near Aston Villa Park’s Trinity Road stand.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Indeed, like his counterparts, Solomon isn’t necessarily worried about the value of the debt America has accumulated, but rather its debt-to-GDP ratio.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Cochrane, who also had an interception from his linebacker position in the game, has accumulated three special teams flags this season.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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