Definition of concentratednext
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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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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
Some consumer metrics in the economy are flashing red as tech stocks keep pulling away from the broader markets and gains are becoming more concentrated. Tobias Burns, CNBC, 18 May 2026 Manufacturers extract it from turmeric to make highly concentrated curcumin products. Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 17 May 2026
Verb
Over the past decade, unsheltered people, meaning people living outdoors or in vehicles, have been concentrated in the city of Sacramento, but the new report shows that could be changing. Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026 The America West is one of the places where rainfall has become most clustered or concentrated. Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for concentrated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentrated
Adjective
  • Rooms are done in rich fabrics in warm earth tones and dressed up with elements of local design, such as reproductions of Pavel Janak’s angular Cubist timber chairs and elegant chaise longues from designer Adolf Loos.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026
  • Key Takeaways As a low-glycemic-index fruit, dates are rich in nutrients, antioxidants, and fiber, offering potential health benefits.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 25 May 2026
Adjective
  • Israel considers all of Jerusalem to be its eternal, undivided capital.
    Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
  • In just over 70 minutes, Daisies touches on it all, making a delectable film that deserves your undivided attention.
    Jennifer Noyes, Air Mail, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
    Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 May 2026
  • The following interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and length.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
Verb
  • Occupying four townhouses, its two-year refurbishment by award-winning architects Holland Harvey and interior designers Studio Est and Studio Mica has created something warm and true to its heritage yet modern, nature-focused and committed to social impact.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
  • The technology represents a different and more scalable quantum track for Google, which has primarily focused on superconducting or the use of extremely cold temperatures to harness atoms.
    Aldo Svaldi, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Verb
  • Anthropic, with this gesture, has consolidated its brand on the legitimacy side.
    Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
  • As a result, Son effectively consolidated a large share of the information flow surrounding Japan’s emerging PC industry, creating not only a readership community of developers and engineers, but also influence over distribution channels for software and services.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 May 2026
Verb
  • All human waste is collected in barrels and sent back frozen.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
  • Money, gold, phones, and identification cards were collected to be handed to military intelligence.
    Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
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  • About 1,000 children with intellectual disabilities from 26 states and Canada who ranged in age from 8 to 18 gathered at Soldier Field in Chicago to compete in 200 events.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
  • Tax revenue gathered from cardrooms contributes to public safety funding, fire protection, youth programs, essential city services and non-profits, Kirkland added.
    Reeti Malhotra Updated May 21, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Verb
  • The most fraught part of settling an estate can be disposing of all the possessions accumulated over a lifetime.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
  • An older egg will tilt or stand upright on the bottom, and one that floats has accumulated significant air.
    Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026

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“Concentrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentrated. Accessed 26 May. 2026.

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