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as in to condense
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 to focus
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 to consolidate
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 to collect
to bring together in one body or place
concentrate your forces on the right side of the battlefield
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as in to gather
to come together into one body or place
recent immigrants tend to concentrate in port cities
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as in to accumulate
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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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 concentrate
Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Seed phrases concentrate risk in one secret while seedless paths distribute it across vendors, devices, identities, or extra hardware that must be safeguarded and, in a crisis, actually found.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
According to the label, it's made with concentrated tomato juice and the juices of seven other vegetables, plus chili pepper and black pepper extracts for a medium level of heat.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 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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The conflict has been largely concentrated in Nigeria's northeast, with frequent spillover into other provinces and across the borders of neighboring nations, particularly Cameroon, Chad and Niger.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Seed phrases concentrate risk in one secret while seedless paths distribute it across vendors, devices, identities, or extra hardware that must be safeguarded and, in a crisis, actually found.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
While October marked a return to job growth, ADP’s chief economist cautioned that the pace of hiring is running far slower than earlier this year and far more concentrated in a few sectors.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
According to the label, it's made with concentrated tomato juice and the juices of seven other vegetables, plus chili pepper and black pepper extracts for a medium level of heat.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 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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Jon Heyman of the New York Post recently projected Suárez would sign a massive five-year, $135 million deal in free agency this winter, which would almost certainly be too rich for the Phillies' liking.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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The pay package for Musk, already the world's richest person, consists of 12 tranches of shares to be granted if Tesla hits certain milestones over the next decade.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
11 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
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With two potent offenses going at it, there are plenty of quality player prop options to consider.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Critics celebrated the film as a potent, deliciously indulgent satire.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
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Defender Caroline Castans, a junior from Flower Mound, Texas, was named to the Big 12 all-tournament team for the second straight year.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
10 Nov. 2025
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The only all-women groups to win the award in Grammy history were the Judds in 1985 and the Chicks in 1999.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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But despite strong technical progress, widespread adoption remains challenging due to cost, infrastructure demands, and limited technological maturity.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Beginning in 2012, my colleagues and I helped thousands of interdisciplinary teams at IBM become more entrepreneurial, more agile, and more customer-focused.—
Phil Gilbert,
Fortune,
12 Nov. 2025
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So, how does Nick stay focused and sane while keeping his health a priority—especially during such a busy year that also included a two-month run on Broadway?—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
11 Nov. 2025
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That includes a new and robust collaboration with Brazil’s federal government and 22 of its states—including Pará—to expand cooperation on climate action.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Still, more robust research was needed to declare that the portfolio diet leads to heart-health benefits for everyone, including healthy individuals.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Concentrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentrate. Accessed 4 Jan. 2026.
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