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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
This happens because the boiling water forces the pockets of air trapped inside of vegetables and herbs to escape, thus concentrating the color that remains.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
These include difficulties concentrating, memory problems and irritability, as well as physical concerns such as recurrent headaches and difficulties with balance.
—David B. Sarwer, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2025
But tourists tend to concentrate in the coastal province of Guanacaste, the Monteverde Cloud Forest, and Arenal Volcano National Park.
—Mona Gable, AFAR Media, 4 Aug. 2025
Job growth tends to slow in the summer months and at the turn of some firms’ fiscal years, but the US labor market is also in the thick of a structural slog, with job gains overwhelmingly concentrated in a fraction of industries.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
These include difficulties concentrating, memory problems and irritability, as well as physical concerns such as recurrent headaches and difficulties with balance.
—David B. Sarwer, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2025
But tourists tend to concentrate in the coastal province of Guanacaste, the Monteverde Cloud Forest, and Arenal Volcano National Park.
—Mona Gable, AFAR Media, 4 Aug. 2025
Job growth tends to slow in the summer months and at the turn of some firms’ fiscal years, but the US labor market is also in the thick of a structural slog, with job gains overwhelmingly concentrated in a fraction of industries.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
17 Aug. 2025
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But while much implantation research focuses on the biochemical aspects of this complex and mysterious natural phenomenon, the IBEC team chose instead to examine the biomechanics.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Political media and his rivals will focus on them with laser-like intensity.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
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Spot prices have been consolidating in the mid-$3,300s after hitting an all-time high of $3,500 an ounce in April and reaching $3,439 as recently as July 22.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Other districts that Democrats have narrowly won would also be consolidated into friendlier terrain.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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That includes common-sense steps like wearing insect repellent and covering up skin, as well as clearing out areas where standing water could be collecting, like flower pots, plastic containers, gutters, buckets, bird baths and kiddie pools.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Throne collects data on how often the bathroom is used and asks phone users exiting the toilet to fill out a survey on its cleanliness.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Andy Buchanan | Afp | Getty Images As the U.S. vice president’s journey continued into Scotland, police were once more present — this time watching out for people who had gathered to witness Vance touch down.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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These unexplored altitudes are also where satellites burn up during their reentries and where the air pollution produced during their incineration accumulates.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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There, the relevant hashtag flaunts over 36,000 posts that manage to accumulate thousands of likes — as content creators slash DIY stars use it to elevate the looks of their headboards, bed throws, wallpapers, and even kitchen cabinets.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
15 Aug. 2025
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Judge Kevin McDonough reduced Dennis' bond to $20,000.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Over the past year, the co-CEOs have executed a plan to shave off $500 million in costs, sell off assets and reduce a workforce by more than 15 percent as Paramount shifts ownership.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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The International Monetary Fund has a central role leading the international effort to support Ukrainian reform, lessening Ukraine’s economic vulnerabilities, and better integrating the country as a market economy in the multilateral system.—
Miriam Sapiro,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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As in previous years, CBP will be among the PBR sponsors that will be integrated into the event via in-arena and concourse branding, read a statement from Nashville Predators. ICE will not be present at Bridgestone Arena during the event, said officials.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Concentrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentrate. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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