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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
Yun Li, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
Mi Quang Originating from Quang Nam province, this dish uses flat rice noodles that have been dyed with turmeric and is served with just a touch of concentrated pork and shrimp broth.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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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Nike Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square doubled down on Nike last quarter, making the bet worth $1.4 billion in his concentrated portfolio.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
Mi Quang Originating from Quang Nam province, this dish uses flat rice noodles that have been dyed with turmeric and is served with just a touch of concentrated pork and shrimp broth.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentrated
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Chia seeds, like other seeds and nuts, are rich in oils that, when exposed to oxygen, can easily spoil and take on an unpleasant rancid flavor.Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
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The whisky's texture is rich, creamy, and mouth-coating.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Throughout the film, Bob might be physically present with both Joan and Sylvie, but his undivided attention is always seemingly just out of their grasp.Katherine Singh, refinery29.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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This floral scent will command your undivided attention much like a visit to Musée de l'Orangerie in Paris, where Monet’s esteemed series is on display.Paige Stables, Allure, 25 Nov. 2024
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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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When prompted about the race for the Calder, the 18-year-old deflected and focused on how the Sharks needed to start winning, as reported by NBC Sports reporter Sheng Peng.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 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
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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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When that time eventually arrives, Claire accompanies Jamie to where his troops have been gathered.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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The Pouch bag debuted at the label’s spring/summer 2020 collection, and its minimalist design featured a supple calfskin leather gently folded and gathered like a dumpling.Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
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The killings, prosecutors said, stemmed from a drug debt Escobedo accumulated from a cocaine trafficking operation.Darlene Superville, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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Through 11 games, Brown has accumulated 56 catches for 946 yards and five touchdowns.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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While the potent winds driving the fires to rapidly escalate were expected to die down by Thursday night, the initial causes of all the blazes remain under investigation.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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The fire, which officials say was started by arson, has grown in the past week as the western US eyes what could be another potent wildfire season.Vox Staff, Vox, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Concentrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentrated. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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