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
Third, the framework takes vendor concentration risk seriously.
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Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The easing of sanctions, agreements with Chevron, partial opening of state industries, and institutional changes have all coincided with a growing concentration of power around her –– and uncertainty about the country’s political future.
—Alfredo Meza, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
The state has one of the highest concentrations of physicians, academic medical centers, federal health agencies, biotech firms and research institutions in the country.
—Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2026
The park is famous for its dense concentration of species and the enormous Etosha Pan, a stretch of salt visible from space.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
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Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The easing of sanctions, agreements with Chevron, partial opening of state industries, and institutional changes have all coincided with a growing concentration of power around her –– and uncertainty about the country’s political future.
—Alfredo Meza, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
The state has one of the highest concentrations of physicians, academic medical centers, federal health agencies, biotech firms and research institutions in the country.
—Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2026
The park is famous for its dense concentration of species and the enormous Etosha Pan, a stretch of salt visible from space.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentration
Noun
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And the immersion shows no sign of stopping.—
Terry Baddoo,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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For Hi-Mount, specifically, Cassellius pointed to a proposal approved by the Milwaukee School Board in March to place an Italian language immersion program in the school, starting in the 2027-28 school year.—
Alan J. Borsuk,
jsonline.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Standard Bank is the third biggest bank by market share in East Africa, where economic growth of about 7%, a growing urban population, banking reforms, and harmonized customs have grabbed the attention of banking executives.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
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The case has generated intense international attention because of Høiby’s connection to the royal family.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Raw egg whites contain avidin, a protein that binds to biotin (a B vitamin), reducing its absorption.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
25 Aug. 2025
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Allswifit Women’s Slip-on Walking Shoes These under-$60 walking shoes have a similar chunky silhouette to Hoka sneakers, including a thick EVA foam platform sole that offers rebound and shock absorption.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Concentration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentration. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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