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
Researchers then compared disease prevalence in those counties with whether residents lived near low or very high concentrations of microplastics.
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
Sewage treatment plants are only partially effective at removing these drugs from the waste stream, allowing significant concentrations to enter the waterways.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 13 June 2025
The largest concentration of works is from the 19th century, on subjects such as literature, philosophy, law, and agriculture, all of it meticulously preserved and organized by generations of librarians.
—Matt O'Brien, Christian Science Monitor, 13 June 2025
Low levels of tritium were found in ground water last year, and the latest monitoring showed that concentrations have declined along the western side of Unit 2.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 11 June 2025
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
Sewage treatment plants are only partially effective at removing these drugs from the waste stream, allowing significant concentrations to enter the waterways.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 13 June 2025
The largest concentration of works is from the 19th century, on subjects such as literature, philosophy, law, and agriculture, all of it meticulously preserved and organized by generations of librarians.
—Matt O'Brien, Christian Science Monitor, 13 June 2025
Low levels of tritium were found in ground water last year, and the latest monitoring showed that concentrations have declined along the western side of Unit 2.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentration
Noun
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The four-suite home is located on—and entirely inspired by—the golden plains of the Serengeti, offering guests a complete immersion in one of the world’s most extraordinary places.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2025
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Ideal for: Wine connoisseurs, design aficionados, guests looking for a deeply thematic and holistic wellness immersion.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
Noun
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And finally, the garments were rated for durability after washing, with testers paying close attention to signs of wear or deterioration in the fabric or seams, as well as changes of shape and effectiveness during the testing period.—
Michelle Rostamian,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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Furthermore, additional attention to the matter appears to be resulting in voluntary corrective action.—
Patrick Gleason,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Beta-glucan slows the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream, preventing post-meal blood sugar spikes.25 Maintaining optimal blood sugar levels is essential for keeping yourself energized, preventing chronic disease, managing your mood and hunger, and more.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
25 June 2025
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This has since been an active means of creating a more calming environment as well as softening the impacts of high-density urban living on peoples’ health through absorption of air pollutants, softening of background noise levels, etc.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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“Concentration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentration. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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