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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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as in focussed
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Recent Examples of concentrating
Maggie O'Neill, SELF, 20 Oct. 2025
This effect is analogous to concentrating sunlight with a magnifying glass to ignite a dry leaf.
—Richard J. Price, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
Typically, mines extract copper from ores by grinding the rock, concentrating the ore, and then using high-temperature smelting or chemical leaching with strong acids.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 Oct. 2025
Cognitive symptoms can include memory loss and trouble concentrating and making decisions.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
This gives users a clear, centralized page, improving the listening experience and concentrating plays in one place.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2025
Ferrari said concentrating tests on the track will move activity off public roads and ease local traffic problems.
—Laura Contemori, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Even then, Joao Pedro is seen as more of a No 10 or someone who likes to drop deep as a centre-forward rather than solely concentrating on getting into the area.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The partnership reflects a broader industry shift as buy-now, pay-later providers expand their focus into physical retail after initially concentrating on e-commerce.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
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Difficulty concentrating is a common complaint among people experiencing SAD, Justin Puder, PhD, a psychologist based in Boca Raton, Florida, tells SELF.
—Maggie O'Neill, SELF, 20 Oct. 2025
This effect is analogous to concentrating sunlight with a magnifying glass to ignite a dry leaf.
—Richard J. Price, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
Typically, mines extract copper from ores by grinding the rock, concentrating the ore, and then using high-temperature smelting or chemical leaching with strong acids.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 Oct. 2025
Cognitive symptoms can include memory loss and trouble concentrating and making decisions.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
This gives users a clear, centralized page, improving the listening experience and concentrating plays in one place.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2025
Ferrari said concentrating tests on the track will move activity off public roads and ease local traffic problems.
—Laura Contemori, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Even then, Joao Pedro is seen as more of a No 10 or someone who likes to drop deep as a centre-forward rather than solely concentrating on getting into the area.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The partnership reflects a broader industry shift as buy-now, pay-later providers expand their focus into physical retail after initially concentrating on e-commerce.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentrating
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And while the 3rd gen also requires the separate Nest app, the 4th gen offers full functionality and control in the Google Home app, condensing all of your smart home devices into one hub.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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The curriculum was meant to make up for lost learning by condensing two academic years into one, having students focus on just the core content of each subject.—
Ghada Abdulfattah,
The Atlantic,
23 Sep. 2025
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Archer isn’t the only eVTOL company focusing on the UAE with Joby, one of its main competitors, hoping to launch in Dubai next year, with launch facilities currently under construction as sites including Dubai International Airport, according to Aviation Week.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Attempting to block out everything off the court and focusing on basketball seems to be a strategy filtering down from Splitter who remained guarded in his press conference after the game when asked about Billups.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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The roots of the dispute stretch back to 2007, when billionaire banker Howard Milstein partnered with Nicklaus to form Nicklaus Companies LLC, consolidating the golf legend’s business ventures under one umbrella.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Together and united with President Maduro, consolidating the path of Chávez.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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The farmer, his son and grandson were still collecting mink, with more than a dozen live traps deployed and checked routinely, Hobbs said.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Facebook posts have been circulating about collecting donations for the affected seniors.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Several forces are converging to create an opening for change.—
John Wihbey,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
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To the average consumer, converging with the world’s most prominent marketplace may not seem dire, but its anticompetitive practices can be especially brutal on these sellers.—
Mara Weinraub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
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By accumulating additional passports, families can maintain their lives in America while securing a Plan B in their back pocket.—
Alex Ohnona,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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How Often to Clean Your Range Hood Cleaning your range hood once a month prevents grease from accumulating.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Oct. 2025
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The government’s lawyers argued the ruling effectively guts a statute aimed at reducing gun violence by preventing unlawful drug users from wielding firearms.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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The firm’s post-weave colorization system preserves the authentic look, feel, and durability of conventional denim while drastically reducing environmental impact.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
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In terms of strategics, the growing media and entertainment trend of integrating physical park assets into cross-platform media ecosystems makes the industry a logical candidate.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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With a packed card, integrating brand new signings might be challenging, suggesting their debuts could be held off until regular NXT television episodes resume post-event.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Concentrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentrating. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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