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
Master Distiller Chris Fletcher notes that the intense heat creates a concentrated profile that highlights a new side of their traditional Tennessee Whiskey. Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026 To get rid of the salt, factories rely on reverse osmosis, which leaves behind a concentrated, unusable brine. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
These cumulative burdens are often concentrated in communities that have experienced long-term disinvestment, including limited infrastructure spending, fewer business loans and lower property investment, often rooted in practices such as redlining. Mahbubur Meenar, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026 The attacks have concentrated on gas stations close to the front lines – and within easier reach of Russia’s attack drones. Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for concentrated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentrated
Adjective
  • There’s a rich sense of history here, too, from the naming of all four stands after club legends and former owner Sir Jack Hayward to the statue of England great Billy Wright that sits outside the main entrance on Waterloo Road.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The island is home to rich coastal ecosystems and serves as a nesting place for several species of sea turtles.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Each spouse generally owns an undivided one-half interest in community assets.
    Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Aug. 2026
  • 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
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  • Some of that material condensed into tiny droplets called spherules, which spread around the planet before falling back through Earth's atmosphere at several miles per second.
    Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The following interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and length; it was conducted via translator.
    Zachary Lee, IndieWire, 27 July 2026
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  • Her physical injuries Testimony early in the week focused on the extent of Clancy’s physical injuries and medical recovery after her suicide attempt.
    Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • During the primary, Raman and independent group supporting her focused on ads on social media and streaming platforms, which are cheaper than traditional television ads.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Ximalaya, the long-form audio platform whose acquisition closed on May 18, contributed $60 million in revenue during the quarter – its first period fully consolidated into TME’s financial statements.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The appeal was part of a massive case that consolidated thousands of lawsuits from individuals, state attorneys general and school districts.
    Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
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  • At least 54 cities across the US have voted to cancel, non-renew, or reject Flock’s automatic license plate reader (ALPRs) since the start of the year, according to data collected by the Washington Examiner.
    Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Mai is propagating more than 170 varieties collected from refugees around the world, helping preserve these precious grains while studying which are best suited to our changing climate.
    Laura Mclively, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026
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  • Photos capture the high-energy of Outside Lands, where 225,000 festivalgoers—75,000 per day—gathered in Golden Gate Park for a three-day celebration of music, culture, and community.
    Ray Chavez, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The organization created a site for her story with all the information the family had gathered over the years.
    Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
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  • After years on a downward slope, surplus funds are paying down a pension debt accumulated over seven decades, the state’s rainy-day fund is full, state projects are receiving support, and the state’s credit was upgraded several times since 2020.
    Elona Vaisnys, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Harvey accumulated 121 total tackles, four picks, 28 passes deflections as well as forced and recovered a pair of fumbles.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Concentrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentrated. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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