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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
Dried Dates Offer More Fiber and Minerals Both fresh and dried dates provide essential minerals, but the drying process concentrates the nutrients.
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Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
Ullberg says sparkling wine pairs well with a tulip glass, which concentrates the beautiful and delicate aromas and bubbles.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
This conversation concentrates on the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) as a Platonic model not only within the English language but in countless other linguistic ecosystems.
—Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
Often lower in carbs than plant protein concentrates.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 28 Sep. 2025
Pure Elevations has a small dispensary counter where patrons purchase pre-rolled joints, edibles, and concentrates to enjoy on the spa’s patio.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
Farmacy started with products like edibles, flower, and concentrates and have continued to build with beverages, capsules, cartridges, pre-rolls and extracts for vaping, tinctures, CBD topicals and sleep aids.
—Shawn Price, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Persistent Midstream Processing Gaps Even when ore is mined outside China, concentrates still may travel back to Asia for separation and metal making.
—Brendon Grunewald, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Lee concentrates on darkness from the moment Shinhye arrives in her new home.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
Ullberg says sparkling wine pairs well with a tulip glass, which concentrates the beautiful and delicate aromas and bubbles.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
This conversation concentrates on the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) as a Platonic model not only within the English language but in countless other linguistic ecosystems.
—Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
Often lower in carbs than plant protein concentrates.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 28 Sep. 2025
Pure Elevations has a small dispensary counter where patrons purchase pre-rolled joints, edibles, and concentrates to enjoy on the spa’s patio.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
Farmacy started with products like edibles, flower, and concentrates and have continued to build with beverages, capsules, cartridges, pre-rolls and extracts for vaping, tinctures, CBD topicals and sleep aids.
—Shawn Price, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Persistent Midstream Processing Gaps Even when ore is mined outside China, concentrates still may travel back to Asia for separation and metal making.
—Brendon Grunewald, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Lee concentrates on darkness from the moment Shinhye arrives in her new home.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentrates
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This foldable tote bag condenses down to almost nothing, but expands to hold everything from beach towels to a grocery haul.—
Julie Rousseau,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Cooler and longer Fall nights allow the earth to cool to its dew point, which is when water condenses into droplets.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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His legal practice primarily focuses on sports injuries, workers’ comp, and disability benefits, according to his law firm — areas close to home for a former athlete.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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The first half of the documentary focuses heavily on Barkley’s time in New York and the contentious negotiations that led to his departure.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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The app consolidates the work of over 40 government ministries, as well as customer accounts for services such as electricity provision and internet, into a single platform.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The acquisition marked a calculated bet that, even as the NIL landscape evolves and consolidates within athletic departments, there’s still a place for third-party operators and agencies like Blueprint.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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An ultrasonic bath lifts away the grime that collects from everyday handling, especially in textured or engraved metal.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
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Lawmakers have promised that schools and local governments, which receive a large share of the sales tax revenue the state collects, will be held harmless by the shift.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Ramsay ventures into each restaurant under the cover of night and with the help of a secret source, gathers unfiltered evidence of the major issues facing each establishment.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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Founded in 2015, Visionary Women gathers leaders across various industries to inspire change, expand opportunities and drive social impact.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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Cha 1107-7626 is surrounded by a disk of gas and dust, which constantly falls onto the planet and accumulates during a process that astronomers call accretion.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Lead accumulates in our bones, brains, and other organs.—
Tom Frieden,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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Cleaning refrigerator coils helps the appliance run efficiently, extends its life, and reduces your energy bill.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Oct. 2025
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Compared to traditional indigo dyeing, the process consumes 83 percent less water and 32 percent less energy and reduces CO₂ emissions and steam usage.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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The team pointed out that the new device integrates organic semiconductors with enzymes from sulphate-reducing bacteria, splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen or converting carbon dioxide into formate.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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Calpak’s strategy integrates the food collaboration as a local and cultural touchpoint designed to generate attention ahead of the collection’s release.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Concentrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentrates. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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