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 richest concentrations sit on the Iranian side of the strait, as well as along parts of the southern Gulf coast.
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Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
Arsenic concentrations in Colorado soil typically range from 1 to 20 milligrams per kilogram of soil.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
But South Korea's market has been characterized by volatility of late, with the Kospi experiencing some of the most outsized gyrations as a result of its concentration in a handful of stocks, as well as speculative positioning of retail traders.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
In 2025, 48% of Americans ages 18-29 could not name a single concentration or death camp, according to a survey by the nonprofit Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, which works to secure compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors.
—Daniela R. P. Weiner, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
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Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
Arsenic concentrations in Colorado soil typically range from 1 to 20 milligrams per kilogram of soil.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
But South Korea's market has been characterized by volatility of late, with the Kospi experiencing some of the most outsized gyrations as a result of its concentration in a handful of stocks, as well as speculative positioning of retail traders.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
In 2025, 48% of Americans ages 18-29 could not name a single concentration or death camp, according to a survey by the nonprofit Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, which works to secure compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors.
—Daniela R. P. Weiner, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentration
Noun
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There is the former Cherokee Casino, which has been converted into the Durbin Feeling Language Center, an immersion program where all the signage and the lessons are in Cherokee.—
Keith Sharon,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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This full immersion in nature was the perfect way to enjoy the last fleeting moments of spring.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Aries March 21 – April 19 Something at home needs your attention, and pushing through it won’t work today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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March 21 – April 19 Something at home needs your attention, and pushing through it won’t work today.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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 25 Apr. 2026.
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