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
South Bay cities such as Gilroy saw the highest concentrations of precipitation, with the area receiving just under an inch of rain Wednesday, Sarment said.
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Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
In the lowest concentration of the drops, nearly every participant could see at least two extra lines, while stronger formulations gave many the ability to read three or more.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
According to the data, Portland topped the list due to its concentration of quality shops, competitive pricing and overall accessibility.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Exposure to pesticides has also been associated with lower sperm concentrations, heart disease, cancer and other disorders.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
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Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
In the lowest concentration of the drops, nearly every participant could see at least two extra lines, while stronger formulations gave many the ability to read three or more.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
According to the data, Portland topped the list due to its concentration of quality shops, competitive pricing and overall accessibility.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Exposure to pesticides has also been associated with lower sperm concentrations, heart disease, cancer and other disorders.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentration
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At Primer Academia de ABC, the day starts with hugs, high-fives and a full immersion into a second language, whether students speak Spanish at home or are hearing it for the first time.—
Sandy Mazza,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Sep. 2025
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More than half prioritize sustainability and cultural immersion over partying for its own sake.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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On September 23, the Jurassic World Rebirth star dazzled in a brown blazer, silky pants, and a glittery necklace that caught our attention.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Nelson turned his attention to full-time church leadership in 1984, later joining the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, the church’s second-highest governing body, and rising to take the helm as church president in January 2018.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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Overloading with iron supplements may lead to stomach ulcers, decreased zinc absorption, or constipation.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
25 Sep. 2025
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Areas impacted by wildfires are more at risk, as the flames can burn the top layer of the soil, preventing absorption and increasing runoff.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Concentration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentration. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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