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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
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.
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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
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
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
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
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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Earlier this month, Hims & Hers Health launched a new specialty in women’s health that focuses on treatment plans for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause.—
Ian Thomas,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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Bearfoot Bistro focuses on fish and game, too, with experiences like drinks in Grey Goose’s Ice Room, front row seats at the chef’s table, or dinner in the wine cellar.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Oct. 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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Commercial company HawkEye 360 collects and processes radio frequency data from its constellation of satellites using advanced algorithms.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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More than just a battery, the smart technology manages the home’s energy use throughout the day, accounts for changes in the weather and collects extra energy while the sun is out to power the home during overcast periods and through each night.—
Ryan Ballogg,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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Yennefer stands among the ashes of Montecalvo, gathers what remains of a broken order, then walks into a storm to face the man who destroyed it.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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The International Competition gathers total prize money of $300,000, to be split between Best Narrative (with a cash prize of US$75,000), Best Documentary (US$50,000), Best Artistic Achievement (US$45,000) and Best Performance (US$15,000) categories.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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Avoid spots where water accumulates.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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And in most baseline agent configurations, that data accumulates.—
Keivan Navaie,
IEEE Spectrum,
22 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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Months ago, a paper proposed a novel coarse-to-fine framework that integrates visual and force feedback for robust and efficient peg-in-hole operations.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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The film integrates a mélange of television to conjure the era through what the two would have been seeing on the screen – the Vietnam War, The Price Is Right, President Richard Nixon, Coca-Cola ads, Walter Cronkite, and The Waltons.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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