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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
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
Issues could include insomnia, aggression, difficulty concentrating, sensitivity to psychotropic medication and exacerbation of existing mental illness -- like anxiety, depression and schizophrenia.
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Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
In a June essay, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said the industry needs to avoid concentrating power in a handful of large providers.
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Ashley Capoot,kate Rooney,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Iran was able to rebuild the capability in a matter of months, concentrating on locating future centrifuge assembly capabilities at sites buried deep underground.
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Amy McAuliffe,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Hedgepeth was also skeptical of the bills focused on solar panels, gardens, ADUs and home daycares, arguing lawmakers are concentrating on relatively narrow issues while avoiding broader questions about HOA authority.
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Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
During this tournament, up to 10 million visitors have arrived, concentrating in stadium zones, fan zones and transport hubs.
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Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
The central question raised by his letter is whether UF’s governance structure has crossed the line between oversight and management by concentrating authority in a single trustee.
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Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
The Link Between Hot Flashes and Memory Many women going through menopause report brain fog, forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating.
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Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
17 June 2026
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For the project, scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) in Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, directly coupled concentrating photovoltaic cells with proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer cells.
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Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
Issues could include insomnia, aggression, difficulty concentrating, sensitivity to psychotropic medication and exacerbation of existing mental illness -- like anxiety, depression and schizophrenia.
—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
In a June essay, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said the industry needs to avoid concentrating power in a handful of large providers.
—
Ashley Capoot,kate Rooney,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Iran was able to rebuild the capability in a matter of months, concentrating on locating future centrifuge assembly capabilities at sites buried deep underground.
—
Amy McAuliffe,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Hedgepeth was also skeptical of the bills focused on solar panels, gardens, ADUs and home daycares, arguing lawmakers are concentrating on relatively narrow issues while avoiding broader questions about HOA authority.
—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
During this tournament, up to 10 million visitors have arrived, concentrating in stadium zones, fan zones and transport hubs.
—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
The central question raised by his letter is whether UF’s governance structure has crossed the line between oversight and management by concentrating authority in a single trustee.
—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
The Link Between Hot Flashes and Memory Many women going through menopause report brain fog, forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating.
—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentrating
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Despite the chaos threatening to derail Indiana's momentum, Clark made sure the Fever stayed focused on the only thing that mattered.
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The Senate’s version of Bert and Ernie is focused legislation for the big-time college game, while there are other politicians trying to help out the lower levels where the players don’t have a transfer portal, or can make millions in NIL.
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By condensing development calendars and lead times, companies can achieve a closer response to demand, thereby improving inventory management.
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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.
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Airlines are increasingly focusing on premium passengers, which could lead to higher airfares for all travelers.
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Phil Weiser Tom Cooper/Getty Images for SeriesFest For much of the busy primary election, Bennet was seen as a frontrunner, running on his record as a moderate senator and focusing his campaign on affordability.
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Formula 1’s own Oxford Street mega-store completes the picture, consolidating all ten teams’ merchandise within a high-footfall retail environment designed to convert fandom directly into revenue.
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To address these shifts, both districts have begun closing and consolidating schools.
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At donation centers across Miami-Dade County, members of the Venezuelan community are collecting supplies for victims while anxiously waiting for news from home.
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The government argued both that Chatrie had tacitly agreed to Google collecting the information and that Chatrie had no reasonable expectation of privacy in third-party Google’s records.
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Despite global tech fragmentation and rivalries, major powers are surprisingly converging on addressing AI's most catastrophic risks.
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Zeller said the idea grew out of several converging trends, from the enduring popularity of baking shows to the explosion of baking videos on TikTok and the broader family appeal of food as entertainment.
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More women are inheriting wealth, accumulating it earlier and making investment decisions independently.
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And while the images of crowded fountains and shuttered schools dominate the headlines, the economic damage is already accumulating in ways most employers and policymakers have barely begun to reckon with.
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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.
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The absorbed or scattered light creates a unique pattern called the spectrum, which is effectively the substance’s fingerprint.
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“Concentrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentrating. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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