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as in to condense
to increase the strength of (a substance in a mixture) by removing other substances
prolonged boiling is required to concentrate the sap when making maple syrup
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as in to focus
to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective
a president who will try to concentrate public attention on the problems of inner cities
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as in to consolidate
to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control
time to concentrate our efforts on the really important problems that confront us
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as in to collect
to bring together in one body or place
concentrate your forces on the right side of the battlefield
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as in to gather
to come together into one body or place
recent immigrants tend to concentrate in port cities
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as in to accumulate
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
the ozone layer is concentrated 20 to 30 miles above the Earth's surface
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Recent Examples of concentrate
According to the most recent report from the U.S. Drought Monitor, nearly 12 percent of the Lone Star State is experiencing exceptional drought, primarily concentrated in the southern and western parts of the state.
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Their talks with City Hall have concentrated on a site at Washington Square Park.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2025
When coding skills are no longer concentrated in the hands of a few, but are widely distributed to people who have never heard of JavaScript, Python or JSON?
—Gina Chua, semafor.com, 5 June 2025
These disruptions and the resulting symptoms like headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, difficulty concentrating, memory lapses, balance issues, sensitivity to light and noise and personality changes can last minutes to days to even weeks and months.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Their talks with City Hall have concentrated on a site at Washington Square Park.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2025
When coding skills are no longer concentrated in the hands of a few, but are widely distributed to people who have never heard of JavaScript, Python or JSON?
—Gina Chua, semafor.com, 5 June 2025
These disruptions and the resulting symptoms like headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, difficulty concentrating, memory lapses, balance issues, sensitivity to light and noise and personality changes can last minutes to days to even weeks and months.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentrate
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All answers have been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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This interview has been lightly edited and condensed for clarity.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2025
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Government funding should allow states and cities to define success, focus on tangible outcomes, and end the micromanaging that has grown bureaucracies instead of reducing the number of people on the streets.—
Paul C Webster,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Beauty, a cosmetics firm in California, said more companies need to focus on making young women feel seen and heard.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
17 June 2025
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And so Thunderbolts* has oddly consolidated people’s idea of me as an actor.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2025
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The case was later consolidated with two similar suits, Carter v. NCAA and Hubbard v. NCAA.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Notably, data for the studies discussed above were collected and analyzed prior to 2022, when the PACT Act was implemented and DEI initiatives were widely adopted across the VA system.—
Cristina Johnson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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Legislation would require litigants to post bonds before courts could enforce orders The provision would require judges to collect bonds from litigants challenging the government before blocking policies through injunctions or temporary restraining orders.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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In Auburn and Woodland, demonstrators gathered near courthouses and freeway overpasses, holding signs calling for limits on presidential power.—
Bethany Wales,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2025
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Protesters of all ages gather in front of City Hall.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2025
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It is recommended to clean your blinds every week or two so that dust and particles don’t accumulate.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
16 June 2025
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As adoption data accumulates, expect regulatory clarity and updates to CPT codes, unlocking broader reimbursement pathways.—
Hui Sang Yun,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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The website also says the industry has worked to reduce the use antimicrobials.—
John Bartlett,
NPR,
8 June 2025
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As more sensors enter the mix, there is a growing need for an open architecture that allows new sensors to be quickly integrated into the detection network.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Kinshasa, meanwhile, would have to facilitate the M23’s transition to a legitimate political party and help its combatants integrate into the Congolese army or demobilize.—
Joshua Z. Walker,
Foreign Affairs,
17 June 2025
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“Concentrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentrate. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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