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
The concentration of high-performing hospitals in these states may be partly driven by size, the outlet noted.
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Today, the company lists nearly 600 locations throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Vermont, New York and Florida, with the greatest concentration in Massachusetts.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
The area came in fifth for AI job concentration, with about double the national share of employment.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
What stands out is the speed and concentration of cases over a short period.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Today, the company lists nearly 600 locations throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Vermont, New York and Florida, with the greatest concentration in Massachusetts.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
The area came in fifth for AI job concentration, with about double the national share of employment.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
What stands out is the speed and concentration of cases over a short period.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for concentration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentration
Noun
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According to Horner, this independence and immersion in nature help kids to discover new things about themselves and their environment.—
gqlshare,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
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Other requirements were about silence and immersion.—
David Caraccio
March 21,
Sacbee.com,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The nurturing Moon pokes Mars today, drawing attention to your 2nd House of Objects and your 11th House of Groups.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2026
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Rosenstock noted that the company approached the women’s collection with exceptional care and attention to detail, relying on its in-house denim expertise to get the fit and feel exactly right.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These complexes enhance heat absorption, comparable to greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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Exhibitors demonstrated the absorption of global influences and, in parallel, the importance of Chinese trends, patterns, and fabrics.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Concentration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentration. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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