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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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3
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
Lydia Polgreen, Mercury News, 27 May 2025
Kapoor and Narayanan concentrate in particular on the practices of industrial safety, which have been developed and proved over decades.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 27 May 2025
Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 28 May 2025
This highly concentrated serum is packed with not just castor oil, but a variety of hair density-boosting peptides.
—Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 28 May 2025
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
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In exchange for political power, the fundamental economic arrangements that had concentrated virtually all of the country’s wealth in White hands would remain largely unchanged.
—Lydia Polgreen, Mercury News, 27 May 2025
Kapoor and Narayanan concentrate in particular on the practices of industrial safety, which have been developed and proved over decades.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 27 May 2025
Adjective
Then, of course, there are creatine supplements, which deliver a larger and more concentrated dose.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 28 May 2025
This highly concentrated serum is packed with not just castor oil, but a variety of hair density-boosting peptides.
—Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 28 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentrate
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Italy’s Taormina Film Festival is set for a standout 71st edition with a rich mix of genres – including some potential discoveries – on display, plus a generous dose of star power within a new format that attempts to revive the storied Sicilian event and put it back on the international map.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 June 2025
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He's torched his credibility with Tesla's most important customers (rich libs), but now risks becoming persona non grata among the MAGA faithful by going against the boss.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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But now more than ever, Cubs fans seem to be video board watching, giving their undivided attention to the left field video board erected 10 years ago during the Project 1060 renovation.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Fort Worth city council on Tuesday evening offered its undivided support to a 350+-unit apartment complex in far southwest Fort Worth.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Worthy Park Estate 109 Rum From the heart of Jamaica, Worthy Park's 109 is a potent invitation to pure, unadulterated rum flavor.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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His potent bat has carried the lineup in two of his first three seasons in town, the other being slowed by his first foot injury.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Last Sunday, the historically Black all-male college where Hubert was a rising sophomore awarded him a posthumous Bachelor of Arts degree in religion.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
25 May 2025
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Also while at Kansas, Townsend has coached 13 NBA Draft lottery selections, more than 30 overall NBA draftees and 70 all-Big 12 Jayhawks.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2025
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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On the complex palate, vibrant fruit emerges, supported by a robust herbaceous backbone, while subtle wood adds depth to the outstanding finish.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The district put in a robust information technology infrastructure, including voice over internet protocol phones.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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