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 some instances, these errors seem to come from lapses in concentration, which could tie into the aforementioned fatigue issue.
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
That engine is fueled by a deep concentration of talent and capital — allowing Silicon Valley to reinvent itself repeatedly, from semiconductors to software to AI.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Brahmbhatt, who is also an assistant professor at the University of Central Florida’s College of Medicine, also referenced a large Harvard University study that showed men who wore boxers had higher sperm concentration than those who wore formfitting styles.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
The same thing happened this year, suggesting the transfer portal has led to a concentration of the best players at the big schools with the most NIL money.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
That engine is fueled by a deep concentration of talent and capital — allowing Silicon Valley to reinvent itself repeatedly, from semiconductors to software to AI.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Brahmbhatt, who is also an assistant professor at the University of Central Florida’s College of Medicine, also referenced a large Harvard University study that showed men who wore boxers had higher sperm concentration than those who wore formfitting styles.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
The same thing happened this year, suggesting the transfer portal has led to a concentration of the best players at the big schools with the most NIL money.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentration
Noun
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Festivals where heat is an issue are sometimes equipped with mobile cold-water immersion tanks to cool people down quickly, Friedman says.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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By the end of the novel, Ali, the narrator, was completely changed by his immersion in this world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This week’s wellness trends highlight what’s worth your attention and what may not live up to the hype.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
13 Apr. 2026
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The food is elegant yet playful with impeccable attention to detail.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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Scientists had long observed two distinct absorption and emission signals in the material that existing theories could not fully explain.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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Researchers are also exploring structural tweaks to the molecule that could expand its absorption range into the visible light spectrum while maintaining its energy density and stability.—
Chelsea Haney
April 10,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Concentration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentration. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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