CONCENTRATING Synonyms: 229 Similar and Opposite Words

concentrating 1 of 2

adjective

as in focused

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concentrating

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verb

present participle of concentrate

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

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Such weapons can threaten several targets within the affected zone rather than concentrating their effects on a single point. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026 The composition slips in and out of deliberation, a tableau of buckets and plates concentrating energy, which the lighter detritus then loosens and disperses. — Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026 According to an email from adjunct law professor Julie Talbot, Jean-Pierre became visibly shaken and had difficulty concentrating when Carvajal attended class. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026 After college, Lincoln earned a master’s degree in art history from the University of Delaware in 1972, concentrating on 20th century art and classical art. — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026 However, the tariff environment and wider geopolitical uncertainty have reinforced the risk of concentrating too much production in one geography. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026 Those qualities are attractive, but concentrating exclusively on them directs many investors toward the same narrow set of service companies. — Chris Russo, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2026 Along with severe head pain, a migraine can bring on nausea, sensitivity to light or sound, and trouble concentrating. — Health Editorial Team, HEALTH, 21 Oct. 2026 Rather than concentrating solely on those responsible, Terzić widens the circle to the classmates who were silent bystanders who never intervened. — Essie Assibu, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentrating

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Investor uses a stylus and tablet to analyze stock market and crypto charts on a large screen, highlighting trading, finance insights, and market data in a moody, focused workspace.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
How do you get pumped up—or calmed down and focused—before a match?

— Corey Seymour, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of focused

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Advance has the backing of major Republican figures and donors, but its shadowy approach has also faced criticism for condensing complicated policy into ballot measures that may have impacts that are more far-reaching than voters understand.

— Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 8 Oct. 2026
As winds are forced up to 13,000 feet along the steep slopes of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea, rapidly condensing air will squeeze out extra precipitation thanks to orographic lift.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of condensing

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Polish President Karol Nawrocki is focusing on negotiations with the United States over troop placement in his country, seeking the reassurance of an ally’s presence amid unprecedented instability and opposition from technocrats in Brussels.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
But El-Sayed made no mention of the situation in his remarks on Monday, instead focusing on his campaign's core message.

— Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

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Stricter regulatory mandates, the arrival of digital product passports and a mounting waste crisis are converging to force brands and manufacturers to adapt.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026
Guidance from grief organizations is converging on a single idea.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of converging

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The interest accumulating on that debt also poses a major challenge at a time when the government wants to boost defense spending.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
Audio captures moments before Learjet crash Minutes before the crash, the pilot of the plane reported ice accumulating on the aircraft, an outside air temperature of -47 degrees Celsius, and moderate turbulence.

— Holly Yan, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of accumulating

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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
Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.

— Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024