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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
His team of 40 also concentrates on bigger and bigger deals that swell their take from the average directs transaction.
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Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
But for the forthcoming 18th volume, Through the Open Window, 1956-1963, which concentrates on Dylan’s earliest recordings during his folk period, the baton was passed to Wilentz.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
Supporters argue that downstate residents have been politically sidelined for decades — victims of a system that concentrates power and money in Chicago while rural communities struggle with job losses, rising taxes, and shrinking populations.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
In a dressing room, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end concentrates while practicing carrying his then-girlfriend during the Tortured Poets Department section of the three-hour show, with the scene cutting to the couple re-enacting it in full costume on stage.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
Dried Dates Offer More Fiber and Minerals Both fresh and dried dates provide essential minerals, but the drying process concentrates the nutrients.
—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
Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
But for the forthcoming 18th volume, Through the Open Window, 1956-1963, which concentrates on Dylan’s earliest recordings during his folk period, the baton was passed to Wilentz.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
Supporters argue that downstate residents have been politically sidelined for decades — victims of a system that concentrates power and money in Chicago while rural communities struggle with job losses, rising taxes, and shrinking populations.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
In a dressing room, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end concentrates while practicing carrying his then-girlfriend during the Tortured Poets Department section of the three-hour show, with the scene cutting to the couple re-enacting it in full costume on stage.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
Dried Dates Offer More Fiber and Minerals Both fresh and dried dates provide essential minerals, but the drying process concentrates the nutrients.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentrates
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The vapor then condenses into liquid water inside a vacuum condenser.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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Poetry condenses our chaotic emotions into words, giving form to formlessness.—
K.J.S. “Sunny” Anand,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
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Teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees will be pushing for Tucker's services as Chicago focuses on pitching.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Microsoft, which has a dominant position in enterprise software and focuses largely on business customers, wants to build AI capabilities into Office and Windows that can automate complex tasks out of the box.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Indeed, during this restorative phase, muscles repair, immune function peaks and the brain consolidates most of its daily learning and memories.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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The system consolidates soldier communications, networking, and control tools into a single wearable unit, allowing operators to direct unmanned aerial systems, call for indirect fire, and coordinate robotic teammates, all while maintaining mobility in complex terrain.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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In the past year, Common Crawl’s CCBot has become the scraper most widely blocked by the top 1,000 websites, surpassing even OpenAI’s GPTBot, which collects content for ChatGPT.—
Alex Reisner,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Pipeline Project also collects product feedback from these junior athletes, which helps Atomic refine and improve its youth ski designs.—
Kimberly Beekman,
Outside,
4 Nov. 2025
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As America gathers to watch his trial, Jax must contend with an ambitious new colleague, Bill Sterling (Sikora), and co-workers questioning her worth.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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As America gathers to watch his trial, Jax must contend with an ambitious new colleague, Bill Sterling (Sikora), and coworkers questioning her worth.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Each piece, passed from one set of hands to another, accumulates both story and value.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Avoid spots where water accumulates.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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According to the Department of Transportation, daylight saving time saves energy, prevents traffic injuries and reduces crime.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
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Cold water reduces those problems for all your clothes and linens, giving them a longer lifespan.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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The system integrates Nokia Federal’s Banshee Flex Radio, a ruggedized 5G private wireless platform that supports persistent and adaptive communications for manned and unmanned systems.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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The space also integrates light sensors that adjust brightness according to rain or shine, a nod to the natural world that is part of the brand’s outdoor heritage.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Concentrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentrates. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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