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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
This long cooking process drives off excess water and concentrates natural sugars and umami-rich glutamates, giving tomato paste its signature savory depth and gentle sweetness.
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Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
The short growing season concentrates flavors, creating a rye that’s both aggressive and nuanced and tastes like survival itself.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 30 Dec. 2025
What once signaled failure now concentrates demand, creates urgency, and turns screenings into durable relationships.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 29 Dec. 2025
Cycling concentrates your body weight on the perineum, where the pudendal nerve, key blood vessels and the pelvic floor muscles all travel.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025
Roasting concentrates their natural sugars, enhances caramelization, and evaporates excess moisture—all essential for a rich, decadent casserole.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
Hyundai contributes large-scale manufacturing environments and long-term infrastructure investment, while Boston Dynamics concentrates on solving complex manipulation tasks required in vehicle assembly, reports Humanoids Daily.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025
Part of the project concentrates on studying how noises are generated by the robotic sub.
—New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2025
His team of 40 also concentrates on bigger and bigger deals that swell their take from the average directs transaction.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
The short growing season concentrates flavors, creating a rye that’s both aggressive and nuanced and tastes like survival itself.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 30 Dec. 2025
What once signaled failure now concentrates demand, creates urgency, and turns screenings into durable relationships.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 29 Dec. 2025
Cycling concentrates your body weight on the perineum, where the pudendal nerve, key blood vessels and the pelvic floor muscles all travel.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025
Roasting concentrates their natural sugars, enhances caramelization, and evaporates excess moisture—all essential for a rich, decadent casserole.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
Hyundai contributes large-scale manufacturing environments and long-term infrastructure investment, while Boston Dynamics concentrates on solving complex manipulation tasks required in vehicle assembly, reports Humanoids Daily.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025
Part of the project concentrates on studying how noises are generated by the robotic sub.
—New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2025
His team of 40 also concentrates on bigger and bigger deals that swell their take from the average directs transaction.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentrates
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Directed by Shōta Goshozono, the film condenses the anime’s Shibuya Incident arc as Yuji Itadori and his allies face a coordinated curse attack on Halloween.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 Dec. 2025
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As air flows over cold evaporator coils in the unit, the moisture condenses into water droplets that are collected in a compartment to be emptied or drained later.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
4 Dec. 2025
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The group focuses on protecting benefits geared toward seniors.—
Robbie Owens,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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CalAIM reimbursements help fund the part of MidPen that focuses on supportive services across a wide range of experiences, from chronic homelessness to mental health issues to those leaving the foster care system.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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One of the leading companies in the region is 12Go Asia, a travel solution which consolidates tickets for buses, ferries, and flights into a single booking system.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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As González López consolidates authority, the armed forces are fracturing.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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Plus, the company’s recent acquisitions of CyberArk, an identity security company, and observability firm Chronosphere, which collects and analyzes data from software applications and infrastructure, give it an extra edge.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2026
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Its core instrument, the Infrared Sounder, collects temperature profiles and humidity profiles.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Jan. 2026
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Priya gathers critical intelligence on shipments, the movements of key operatives such as Rahul, and the coordination handled by Suresh, Seth’s right-hand man.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
14 Jan. 2026
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The event typically gathers about 100 attendees, many with strong social media followings, who use their digital platforms to amplify it and spread the word on the relevance of tailoring today.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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When seating fails to accommodate natural movement, the result is often creeping fatigue, muscular tension, reduced concentration, and discomfort that accumulates gradually rather than appearing all at once.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Jan. 2026
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This includes cleaning the glass oven door which accumulates buildup over time from splattered food.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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This degradation not only reduces the usable active material but also creates side reactions that drain performance and shorten battery lifespan.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, hyaluronic acid—the gold standard for hydration—locks in moisture, soothes inflammation, and reduces texture, creating a soft, plump finish.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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Beyond suppliers, Texworld integrates knowledge and innovation into the sourcing process.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Jan. 2026
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The new feature will compete with Apple Intelligence, Apple’s personal AI system that integrates apps to help with writing, image creation and understanding context.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Concentrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentrates. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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