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as in condenses
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 focuses
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 consolidates
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 collects
to bring together in one body or place
concentrate your forces on the right side of the battlefield
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as in gathers
to come together into one body or place
recent immigrants tend to concentrate in port cities
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as in accumulates
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 concentrates
Teams evolve at different speeds, innovation concentrates among a small subset of employees, and trust across the organization weakens.
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Matt Rosenbaum, Fortune, 29 May 2026
As electricity demand increasingly concentrates around AI infrastructure, data centers and industrial hubs, these characteristics become more valuable.
—Elena Bou, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Ozone concentrates and mixes with other pollutants, turning to smog, according to the American Lung Association.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
That straining step concentrates what remains, producing the thicker texture and higher protein density Greek yogurt is known for.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2026
Western distribution requires finished product for acquisition decisions, creating a structural mismatch with Indian production timelines where financial investment concentrates in final stages.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 May 2026
Energy insecurity concentrates among lower‑income households, renters, and Black and Latino communities.
—Anthony Nicome, STAT, 13 May 2026
Appliances, coils and range hoods The kitchen concentrates several of the most common fire hazard hotspots.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
That concentrates too much power in one group and limits independent oversight.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Matt Rosenbaum, Fortune, 29 May 2026
As electricity demand increasingly concentrates around AI infrastructure, data centers and industrial hubs, these characteristics become more valuable.
—Elena Bou, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Ozone concentrates and mixes with other pollutants, turning to smog, according to the American Lung Association.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
That straining step concentrates what remains, producing the thicker texture and higher protein density Greek yogurt is known for.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2026
Western distribution requires finished product for acquisition decisions, creating a structural mismatch with Indian production timelines where financial investment concentrates in final stages.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 May 2026
Energy insecurity concentrates among lower‑income households, renters, and Black and Latino communities.
—Anthony Nicome, STAT, 13 May 2026
Appliances, coils and range hoods The kitchen concentrates several of the most common fire hazard hotspots.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
That concentrates too much power in one group and limits independent oversight.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentrates
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Over-the-Rhine condenses the history of America into several square blocks.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Belmont says the facility would generate enough heat to raise nighttime temperatures by eight to 12 degrees, irrevocably shifting the dew point, the temperature at which water condenses.—
Mary Jane Gibson,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2026
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The nonalcoholic Racine is designed entirely around roots—ginger, vetiver, turmeric, liquorice—while the Feuille cocktail focuses solely on leaves, blending mint, blue spirulina, blackcurrant bud, aloe vera, and patchouli.—
Lane Nieset,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The brand’s debut line focuses on a patent-pending Falanghina grape exosome developed in partnership with a biotechnology company, alongside antioxidant-rich Sagrantino grape extracts cultivated on Behnke’s vineyard.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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The rapid construction of the Marauder is driven by Saronic’s in-house production model at its Franklin, Louisiana, shipyard, which consolidates design, manufacturing, and autonomy development under one roof.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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But several shifts in this year’s edition point to a fair still refining its identity as Paris consolidates its position as Europe’s dominant art market hub after London’s Brexit fumble.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
28 May 2026
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If the Knicks clutch victory, customers win a free meal and the bar collects over $13,000 from its Kalshi contract.—
Ananya Chetia,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Revelations about the contribution come ahead of a potentially historic primary election in which voters will decide whether to dramatically reshape how the state collects taxes.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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The festival gathers experts, speakers and thinkers from the worlds of music, film, TV, tech and culture.—
Mary Wenthur,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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The rides will be free for a limited time while Waymo gathers feedback and refines the experience.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Understanding how those filaments emerge is key to understanding how gas accumulates and ultimately collapses into new stars.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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In consumer robotics, the platform vendor accumulates the data.—
Ashutosh Saxena,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Building on its successful rollout in Brazil, Juspay is expanding Click to Pay globally to eliminate manual card entry, which minimizes checkout friction, reduces cart abandonment and boosts conversion rates.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Maintaining your yard by mowing, removing leaf litter, and trimming vegetation reduces tick habitats.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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For applications requiring precise force interaction, JAKA offers the S Series (S5 and S12), which integrates high-accuracy force sensing and advanced force-control capabilities.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Newer techniques create a RBS (Risk Breakdown Structure) when the project is in the early design phase (5-10% complete), and constantly integrates risk management solutions in the design and construction phases.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Concentrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentrates. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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