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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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2
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
In reviewing several recent books and mentioning others, Mead writes about the symptoms of menopause, and then goes on to concentrate almost exclusively on hormone-replacement therapy for women in their fifties and sixties.
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
Unlike during the early days of the Internet, the development of foundational AI platforms is largely concentrated in the hands of a few dominant firms.
—Steve Case, Time, 1 Apr. 2025
The difference seems to be that presidential systems concentrate more power in the hands of a single person, the president.
—Mark Satta, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2025
Edward Lucas, the British writer who concentrates on security issues, thought this was a good idea.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 1 Apr. 2025
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
Unlike during the early days of the Internet, the development of foundational AI platforms is largely concentrated in the hands of a few dominant firms.
—Steve Case, Time, 1 Apr. 2025
The difference seems to be that presidential systems concentrate more power in the hands of a single person, the president.
—Mark Satta, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2025
Edward Lucas, the British writer who concentrates on security issues, thought this was a good idea.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentrate
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The following interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
8 Apr. 2025
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This conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Quispe López,
Them.,
8 Apr. 2025
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During the spaceflight, Nguyen, who is a civil rights activist, also plans to conduct two science experiments, one in partnership with the Vietnamese National Space Center and another focused on women's health.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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This latest ruling focuses, in particular, on the evidence — the expert reports (fingerprints, examination of the complainant’s body) and the recordings from the nightclub’s security cameras.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Executives, insiders and sources agree that the move to consolidate her businesses is a smart one.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Between the lines: The cases come down to a formerly obscure Supreme Court case from 1935 known as Humphrey's Executor, and are widely expected to be consolidated and sent to the Supreme Court.—
Emily Peck,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
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In Congress, Reps. Suzanne Bonamici of Oregon and Dina Titus of Nevada collected signatures from 127 Democratic colleagues on a letter urging Trump to reconsider closing the Institute.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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Fingerprints from Hurd's vehicle were collected and processed, placing Braxton inside her vehicle and residence.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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After gathering this information, design a one-page welcome document that clearly outlines: my working hours, response time expectations, preferred communication channels, meeting protocols, feedback process, and any other relevant boundaries.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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In late 2024, the Biden administration devoted more surveillance aircraft to gather information about Houthi targets.—
Eric Schmitt,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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According to the National Weather Service, 2 to 3 feet of snow accumulated in the Sierra Nevada at elevations of 7,000 feet and higher from Sunday through Tuesday.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Brushes Some pool cleaners are equipped with brushes that help scrub away grime, algae and other unsightly material that has accumulated on the surfaces of your pool.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Cost Savings: Automation reduces labor costs and minimizes errors.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Standardization can also reduce due diligence burdens.—
The Sorenson Impact Institute,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Even though bringing an integrating wellness program to the resort blurs the line between a casino and a resort hotel, Barry sees it as a worthwhile.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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According to Forbes, Cooper's plan could be integrated into the existing student loan servicing infrastructure without the need for major technological changes.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Concentrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentrate. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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