concentrated

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verb

past tense of concentrate
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as in focused
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 accumulated
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 concentrated
Adjective
Rare-earth metals and elements such as lanthanum and lutetium are raw materials of which there are limited concentrated deposits, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025 Galactic dark matter content is thought to be heavily concentrated in the centers of galaxies, but it's believed the substance also extends out to form a spherical shell that extends far beyond the limits of a galaxy's visible matter. Robert Lea, Space.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
The one to the east contains a small amount of material that isn't concentrated enough to trigger eruptions. Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025 Losing a substantial fraction of that labor force quickly would lead to production declines concentrated in construction, agriculture/food processing and the leisure/hospitality sector. Bill Conerly, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for concentrated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentrated
Adjective
  • Their roster is rich with talented young players, including a terrific goaltender in Lukas Dostal, and there are signs that Anaheim is starting to figure it out.
    Carol Schram, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
  • The fruit is rich in vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, as well as antioxidants, and potassium.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Este Medical believes every patient deserves undivided attention, expert care, and results that speak for themselves.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Give your undivided attention when engaging with others.
    Bala Sathyanarayanan, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • These interviews have been edited and condensed.
    K.J. Yossman, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This interview has been edited and condensed.
    Liam Hess, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
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  • But the social media frenzy that grew around the film’s release ultimately focused on Lively and on criticism of her.
    Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
  • He was previously based in London as an international news editor focused on breaking news events and earlier the bureau chief for East and Central Europe, based in Warsaw.
    Marc Santora, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • This was the weekend when Arsenal hammered Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest consolidated fourth place by beating Brentford, Bournemouth moved to fifth, Chelsea dropped points and Manchester City lost again.
    Nick Miller, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The comprehensive dashboard allows for seamless monitoring of nutrition, workouts, sleep and overall wellness, all consolidated into a single, user-friendly interface.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
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  • In a cruel irony, revelers had gathered to welcome a new beginning.
    Matthew Continetti, National Review, 4 Jan. 2025
  • When that time eventually arrives, Claire accompanies Jamie to where his troops have been gathered.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The killings, prosecutors said, stemmed from a drug debt Escobedo accumulated from a cocaine trafficking operation.
    Darlene Superville, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Through 11 games, Brown has accumulated 56 catches for 946 yards and five touchdowns.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Watson joined the Chiefs in 2022, and his speed helped the team field one of the most potent offenses in the league.
    Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Kentucky also boasts a potent offense led by several dangerous shooters, even after leading scorer Jaxson Robinson's unfortunate season-ending injury.
    William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025

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“Concentrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentrated. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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