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as in condensing
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 focusing
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 consolidating
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 collecting
to bring together in one body or place
concentrate your forces on the right side of the battlefield
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as in converging
to come together into one body or place
recent immigrants tend to concentrate in port cities
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as in accumulating
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 concentrating
James Robson, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
The students who practiced concentrating also improved on standardized tests of sustained attention, including those that tested their reaction times or their ability to spot target symbols hidden in a grid.
—Supreet Kaur, Scientific American, 10 June 2026
The researchers found that higher BMI over time led to more rapid declines in cognitive functions, memory and executive functioning than what is typically seen in aging adults, such as managing emotions, organizing and planning tasks, concentrating, and more.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Rather than concentrating events in a single precinct, the Games will unfold across a wide metropolitan area.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2026
According to experts, difficulty focusing and concentrating is one of the most common signs of insufficient sleep.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 8 June 2026
By not concentrating everything on competition and by finding the right place for each film.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 June 2026
That could mean concentrating resources in majority-Black districts like Baltimore City.
—David Blazar, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
Lack of reliable access to menstrual products contributes to absenteeism, missed instructional time, and difficulty concentrating in class.
—Gale Brewer, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
Verb
Reyna’s goal was a perfect example of Pochettino’s insistence of concentrating on the team over individuals.
—James Robson, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
The students who practiced concentrating also improved on standardized tests of sustained attention, including those that tested their reaction times or their ability to spot target symbols hidden in a grid.
—Supreet Kaur, Scientific American, 10 June 2026
The researchers found that higher BMI over time led to more rapid declines in cognitive functions, memory and executive functioning than what is typically seen in aging adults, such as managing emotions, organizing and planning tasks, concentrating, and more.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Rather than concentrating events in a single precinct, the Games will unfold across a wide metropolitan area.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2026
According to experts, difficulty focusing and concentrating is one of the most common signs of insufficient sleep.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 8 June 2026
By not concentrating everything on competition and by finding the right place for each film.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 June 2026
That could mean concentrating resources in majority-Black districts like Baltimore City.
—David Blazar, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
Lack of reliable access to menstrual products contributes to absenteeism, missed instructional time, and difficulty concentrating in class.
—Gale Brewer, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentrating
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Hochul, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie stayed focused on the need to make electric bills more affordable.—
Robert Duffy,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2026
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Her advice is to stay focused on long-term strategy.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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By condensing development calendars and lead times, companies can achieve a closer response to demand, thereby improving inventory management.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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Ultimately, the device attempts to solve the logistical headache of outdoor entertainment by condensing an entire gear bag into a single, cohesive unit.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 May 2026
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The defense challenged that interpretation, focusing on legal questions surrounding the status of the unborn child and whether kidnapping could be applied in the manner the prosecution argued.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
12 June 2026
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Ariana Grande is expanding her philanthropic efforts with the launch of the Brighter Days Ahead Foundation, focusing on youth mental health, arts education and community support causes.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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In 1992, Alberto Fujimori successfully carried out a self-coup, dissolving Congress and consolidating executive power.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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While the ruling Chavismo movement is now consolidating its unexpected ties with Washington, Rodríguez appears to aspire to lead this new phase herself, with calls to leave behind the harsh years of her predecessor.—
Alfredo Meza,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Designing your kitchen is a challenging process that can lead to costly mistakes, inefficient layouts, trendy finishes that date quickly, and extra fixtures that end up collecting dust.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
15 June 2026
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The investigation is 'ongoing' Both the FDA and CDC have classified their investigation as ongoing after collecting leftover formula in the affected states.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
15 June 2026
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The leading silicon and system software companies are converging on practical edge platforms capable of running autonomous agents safely, predictably and at scale across homes, workplaces and industrial systems.—
Bill Curtis,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Next came figuring out how to adjust the entire travel itinerary to accommodate three generations of family members, all converging from different corners of the globe.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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The hard part for retirees—accumulating the savings—has already been accomplished.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Old and Unused Hairbrushes Got an old hairbrush that's either accumulating dust from not being utilized or one that has been brushed through your hair about a million times?—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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Unabsorbed calcium leaves the body through stool, and absorbed calcium that isn't needed may be filtered by the kidneys and leave in urine—often within about a day.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
11 Mar. 2026
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The absorbed or scattered light creates a unique pattern called the spectrum, which is effectively the substance’s fingerprint.—
Ambuj Tewari,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Concentrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentrating. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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