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
In fact, some of these data centers use the same amount of energy per day as a small city, leading to higher than average utility rate increases in states with the highest concentrations of them.
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Natasha Sutherland, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
By the time the researchers tested for them, the concentrations had declined to levels lower than those found in agricultural soils.
—Rachel Becker, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
The higher up an ingredient is, the greater the concentration of the ingredient.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Some had concentrations above the European Union limits.
—Aude Konan, Scientific American, 11 Feb. 2026
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Natasha Sutherland, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
By the time the researchers tested for them, the concentrations had declined to levels lower than those found in agricultural soils.
—Rachel Becker, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
The higher up an ingredient is, the greater the concentration of the ingredient.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Some had concentrations above the European Union limits.
—Aude Konan, Scientific American, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for concentration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentration
Noun
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Their experimental nature and immersion in lesbian love often provoked rejection depending on the taste or orientation of the viewer.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 2026
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Steeped in history and seemingly suspended in time, this enchanting Georgia barrier island offers visitors an immersion into another time.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Irene and Clint Cleaves opened what was then the Four Way Grill in 1946, a Southern food sanctuary with an integrated clientele and a back door through which Stax musicians sometimes entered to avoid attention.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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And that notion captured the attention of the public (well, the media), too.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Another consideration is the presence of naturally occurring compounds like phytic acid in oats, which can interfere with mineral absorption and, in some cases, further contribute to digestive discomfort.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Chia Pudding Made from chia seeds, this easy pudding is a source of fiber, which helps slow the absorption of sugar in the bloodstream, preventing sudden blood sugar spikes.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Concentration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentration. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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