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as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
a concentrated mixture of lemonade and iced tea
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as in undivided
not divided or scattered among several areas of interest or concern
when you get a private conference with that financial adviser, you get nothing but his concentrated attention
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as in condensed
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 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 consolidated
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 collected
to bring together in one body or place
concentrate your forces on the right side of the battlefield
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as in gathered
to come together into one body or place
recent immigrants tend to concentrate in port 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
Jillian Kubala, Health, 3 Apr. 2025
What enamel requires instead is meticulousness, an ability to stay concentrated on minute detail and a resilient character in the face of failure.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
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
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Adjective
Several foods contain concentrated levels of glutamine, and the average person consumes about 3-6 grams of glutamine per day.9
Glutamine is considered conditionally essential, meaning your body typically makes enough.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 3 Apr. 2025
What enamel requires instead is meticulousness, an ability to stay concentrated on minute detail and a resilient character in the face of failure.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 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
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As winds churn up cold water off the Southern California coast, sediment rich in nutrients is swirled up from the ocean floor and becomes feed for smaller creatures in the water who are eaten by larger ones like pelicans, whales and all kinds of fish.—
Stephanie Elam,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2025
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Louise insisted the show didn’t make the cast rich.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Even with a packed schedule, carve out one-on-one time with each child and provide undivided attention.—
Friends of Karen,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Este Medical believes every patient deserves undivided attention, expert care, and results that speak for themselves.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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These interviews have been edited and condensed.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
24 Dec. 2024
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This Zoom interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and brevity.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
23 Dec. 2024
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Modern breeders have focused not just on leaf color, but on traits including leaf size and shape.—
Margaret Roach,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2025
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Researchers specifically focused on the Gulf of California, a biodiversity hotspot.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2025
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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
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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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Wildlife officials tossed thousands of pounds of lettuce into the water next to the power plant as hungry manatees gathered.—
Bethany Barnes,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2025
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Russia’s defense ministry claimed that Friday’s strike had killed 85 Ukrainian and Western military officers gathered at the restaurant near the playground.—
Daria Mitiuk Finbarr O’Reilly,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Late socialite and multi-hyphenate Gloria Vanderbilt was born into the uppermost echelons of American society during the 1920s, inheriting her family’s vast wealth and influence accumulated during the Gilded Age via the railroad and shipping industries.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
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These shipments have skirted until now not only his new tariffs, including a 10 percent tax on all goods from China, but also many other tariffs that have accumulated over the years.—
Keith Bradsher,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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This threat, while at its most potent with just 24 hours left on the filing deadline clock, will continue to pose a danger to all users for some months to come.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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This fantasy of reconciliation is especially potent in the series’ later seasons, written and released in the wake of #MeToo.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Concentrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentrated. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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