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
Educational and socioeconomic concentration is equally notable.
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Betsy Atkins, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
Of the counties analyzed in depth, Los Angeles County had the highest concentration of idle wells, with more than 2,800 of them within 3,200 feet of a sensitive site.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Those are remedies to deal with market concentration.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Feb. 2026
California also enacted a law in October 2025 that requires manufacturers of disposable tampons and pads to measure concentrations of arsenic, cadmium, lead and zinc in their products, and to share those measurements with the state, which can publish them.
—Jenni Shearston, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2026
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Betsy Atkins, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
Of the counties analyzed in depth, Los Angeles County had the highest concentration of idle wells, with more than 2,800 of them within 3,200 feet of a sensitive site.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Those are remedies to deal with market concentration.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Feb. 2026
California also enacted a law in October 2025 that requires manufacturers of disposable tampons and pads to measure concentrations of arsenic, cadmium, lead and zinc in their products, and to share those measurements with the state, which can publish them.
—Jenni Shearston, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2026
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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
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The capture and killing of El Mencho focused attention on the 59-year-old kingpin who ran the Jalisco cartel, Mexico’s most powerful.—
Mary Beth Sheridan,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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Cavalry, which Canva has used for its own projects, has gained attention among designers on social media as an alternative to Adobe's After Effects for some work.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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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 28 Feb. 2026.
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