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
Hezbollah ignored the terms of that deal, building up a military infrastructure of underground tunnels, weapons caches and concentration of fighters.
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Laura Kelly, The Hill, 27 Nov. 2024
But the state official, who has reportedly been a contender for a role in the Trump administration, recommends against water fluoridation because high concentrations of the mineral have been linked to neuropsychiatric delays.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
Sectors with the greatest concentration of buybacks include consumer staples, financials and energy, Barclays’ strategists noted.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2024
Areas with high concentrations of high school graduates saw some of the steepest Democratic declines.
—Jasmine Cui, NBC News, 23 Nov. 2024
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Laura Kelly, The Hill, 27 Nov. 2024
But the state official, who has reportedly been a contender for a role in the Trump administration, recommends against water fluoridation because high concentrations of the mineral have been linked to neuropsychiatric delays.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
Sectors with the greatest concentration of buybacks include consumer staples, financials and energy, Barclays’ strategists noted.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2024
Areas with high concentrations of high school graduates saw some of the steepest Democratic declines.
—Jasmine Cui, NBC News, 23 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentration
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When the tint is activated, the lenses transition from clear to tinted, which enhances readability and contrast, further improving immersion.Moin Roberts-Islam, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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The weeklong creative retreats in Camden include work-in-progress screenings, career strategy workshops, curated meetings with industry leaders, and a full immersion into the CIFF program.Matthew Carey, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
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The incident, now under investigation, has drawn attention to maritime security and raised tensions between Beijing and European capitals, according to The Wall Street Journal.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Expectedly, this shift of attention from academic accomplishments to what a person can actually do pays off for the industries in question.Hilary Tetenbaum, The Enquirer, 28 Nov. 2024
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While the heat setting increases product absorption and brightens the skin, the cool setting is geared toward decreasing puffiness around the eyes.Jenny Berg, Allure, 26 Nov. 2024
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Drinking alcohol can interfere with sleep, gut health, and the absorption of essential micronutrients, all of which can have an effect on mood as well as lead to other health problems.Christina Manian, Health, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Concentration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentration. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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