as in immersion
a focusing of the mind on something
the noise from the party next door threatened to disturb the law student's concentration
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Recent Examples of concentration
While water salinity isn't a major issue in most regulated urban water systems, Gupta said the concern mainly applies in coastal and low-lying regions where saltwater intrusion contaminates groundwater, increasing sodium concentrations in drinking water.
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Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 11 May 2026
Hydrogen sulfide, a gas commonly associated with sewage, can irritate the eyes and respiratory system and in higher concentrations may cause more serious health effects, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Up at Hill Dickinson Stadium two days later, lapses in concentration across their defence saw City’s six-game winning run grind to a halt.
—Ayo Akinwolere, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Luria sees concentration risk across the major cloud providers.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 10 May 2026
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Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 11 May 2026
Hydrogen sulfide, a gas commonly associated with sewage, can irritate the eyes and respiratory system and in higher concentrations may cause more serious health effects, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Up at Hill Dickinson Stadium two days later, lapses in concentration across their defence saw City’s six-game winning run grind to a halt.
—Ayo Akinwolere, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Luria sees concentration risk across the major cloud providers.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentration
Noun
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That immersion launched the career of the world’s most famous living diver.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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But immersion in the sounds of Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri, and Ray Barretto on the radio and in San Francisco clubs changed all that.—
Mark Richardson,
Pitchfork,
10 May 2026
Noun
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The Park Hyatt Beijing welcomes many business travelers, and the easy-access power and latest USB outlets show the renovation’s attention to detail.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Tonight the Aries Moon shifts attention toward home, roots, and what supports you privately.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Instead of the standard, boring rectangular fins found in the home PC, the algorithm generated complex, jagged, and pointed copper structures optimized for both heat absorption and fluid flow.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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This will help the shampoo spread more easily, providing you with a better clean and improved moisture absorption.—
Aimee Simeon,
Glamour,
7 May 2026
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“Concentration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentration. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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