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as in condenses
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 focuses
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 consolidates
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 collects
to bring together in one body or place
concentrate your forces on the right side of the battlefield
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as in gathers
to come together into one body or place
recent immigrants tend to concentrate in port cities
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as in accumulates
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 concentrates
Swedish culture also concentrates on work-life balance, and mys plays heavily into that.
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Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025
Twelve Labs concentrates on video search - maybe byebye youtube - using AI to index both visual and audio elements so users can search within video content.
—Lutz Finger, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Instead, the club concentrates most of its recruitment efforts on the longer summer window, rather than what tends to be knee-jerk mid-season trading.
—Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
This drying period concentrates the sugars and flavors in the fruit, providing the foundations for a wine that, after a few years in wood, is rich, complex and capable of ageing for many years.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The centralized nature of most AI systems concentrates power in the hands of a few corporations, leaving copyright creators and owners vulnerable to exploitation.
—Tonya M. Evans, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Like many democracies, France is grappling with immigration, globalization, electoral polarization, and a changing media landscape that concentrates power in the hands of billionaires.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
This heating protocol concentrates the wine’s aromas and flavors and makes Madeira one of the most unique wines on the planet.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
This noble rot concentrates the sugars of the grapes and after they are fermented the resulting wine is deliciously sweet.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025
Twelve Labs concentrates on video search - maybe byebye youtube - using AI to index both visual and audio elements so users can search within video content.
—Lutz Finger, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Instead, the club concentrates most of its recruitment efforts on the longer summer window, rather than what tends to be knee-jerk mid-season trading.
—Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
This drying period concentrates the sugars and flavors in the fruit, providing the foundations for a wine that, after a few years in wood, is rich, complex and capable of ageing for many years.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The centralized nature of most AI systems concentrates power in the hands of a few corporations, leaving copyright creators and owners vulnerable to exploitation.
—Tonya M. Evans, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Like many democracies, France is grappling with immigration, globalization, electoral polarization, and a changing media landscape that concentrates power in the hands of billionaires.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
This heating protocol concentrates the wine’s aromas and flavors and makes Madeira one of the most unique wines on the planet.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
This noble rot concentrates the sugars of the grapes and after they are fermented the resulting wine is deliciously sweet.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentrates
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Her work focuses on intricacies, color and symbolism, drawing inspiration from the natural world and powerful storytelling.New York Times Games, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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This curation method also focuses on highlighting artifacts’ interconnections as key parts of Egypt’s cultural narrative rather than as isolated pieces.Costa Beavin Pappas, ARTnews.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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Much of the tension in the story gathers around the mystery of Bea’s unbreakable devotion to this man.Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Brie and Jack chat with Charmaine at the beauty salon, where Brie gathers enough evidence for the restraining order.Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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While no longer active, the rover is providing researchers new data on how dust accumulates and evolves over time in the region.Victoria Corless, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Amyloid beta accumulates in your brain due to Alzheimer’s.Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
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Mulch also reduces problems with heaving soils.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
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Ionic technology reduces frizz while dual bristles detangle and glide through hair for a silky smooth blowout every time.Vacation, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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Breaking down silos unites diverse expertise, fostering faster problem-solving and greater alignment.Azra Nurkic, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Howdy Texas history fans, Today's columns unites holiday stories from Fort Worth, San Marcos and Austin.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
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Apple also assembles the majority of iPhones, iPads and MacBooks and other accessories in China (in Shenzhen, Chengdu, and Zhengzhou), through its contract manufacturing partner, Foxconn.Shimite Obialo, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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In this Christmas caper, fifth-grader Andy (Winslow Fegley) assembles a group of talented youngsters to game Santa’s system and prove that naughty is in the eye of the beholder.Sezín Devi Koehler, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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The graphics projection equates to 77-inches of screen and integrates eye-tracking technology to keep icons in the driver's field of view.Newsweek, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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According to the description, the trailer integrates various techniques, including special effects, sound design, AI technologies and movie analytics, to deliver a professional-quality product.David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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Smeg 2 Slice Toaster $200 Amazon This trendy toaster merges form and function to make his breakfast spread.Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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The All-America Conference merges with the National Football League.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Concentrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentrates. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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