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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
Junior Ezra Nelson, who concentrates on water polo, emerged as a strong sprint freestyler and relay anchor.
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
Her fiction concentrates thematically upon the emotional and psychological currents traversing the bonds across lineages — whether those connections are well-wrought, addled, severed, or unknown — and the fraught business of familial inheritance.
—Rachel Vorona Cote, Vulture, 2 June 2026
Unlike Farmhouse Fixer, which often focused on entire homes, the new series concentrates on a single problematic space, dramatically reducing the scope while increasing the intensity and impact.
—Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Teams evolve at different speeds, innovation concentrates among a small subset of employees, and trust across the organization weakens.
—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
Dan Albano, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
Her fiction concentrates thematically upon the emotional and psychological currents traversing the bonds across lineages — whether those connections are well-wrought, addled, severed, or unknown — and the fraught business of familial inheritance.
—Rachel Vorona Cote, Vulture, 2 June 2026
Unlike Farmhouse Fixer, which often focused on entire homes, the new series concentrates on a single problematic space, dramatically reducing the scope while increasing the intensity and impact.
—Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Teams evolve at different speeds, innovation concentrates among a small subset of employees, and trust across the organization weakens.
—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
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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Whitney Plantation hosts two permanent exhibits, one of which gives an overview about the history of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and another that focuses on the history of slavery in Louisiana.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The program focuses on maintaining the scientific expertise, technical infrastructure, and specialized facilities necessary to address current and future nuclear security challenges.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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The health and wellness building consolidates all campus student health services and, for the first time, adds a UCSD Medical Group office offering primary care services to faculty and staff.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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The tool consolidates service requests and operational oversight in an enterprise environment across combatant commands, military services and defense agencies.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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The contract shows cities are responsible for key costs – including operations, transportation and security – while FIFA collects revenue from ticket sales, sponsorships, broadcast rights and merchandise.—
Brian New,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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The district regularly collects and tests dead birds throughout the county as part of its West Nile virus surveillance program.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Young people know where the pressure gathers.—
Adam Howard,
Time,
10 June 2026
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Yet, still, Kansas City knows what can happen when a massive group gathers.—
Laura Bauer
June 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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And because sediment accumulates so slowly at these depths, the fossils have remained exposed for thousands or even millions of years.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
10 June 2026
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Hoeger recommends using discs over cups for women with in-uterine devices (IUDS), as the cups rely on suction to stay in place and may displace the IUD, versus flat discs which are more flexible and expand as menstrual blood accumulates.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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The future demands a neutral, interoperable and intelligent global trade infrastructure that reduces friction, expands inclusion and restores trust across borders.—
Meelan Gupta,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Unplugging protects against power surges and reduces fire hazards.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
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The device integrates both the signal encoder and optical detector on a single silicon chip manufactured using an eight-inch wafer process commonly used in semiconductor production.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
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Each piece carries a sense of place, but also integrates quietly into everyday life.—
Rebecca Cope,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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“Concentrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentrates. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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