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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
Author Ross concentrates on how organizations like the Anti-Defamation League fought post-World War II prejudice and violence.
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Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Centralization concentrates authority and decision-making.
—Lawrence Rosenberg, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
At its core, the caucus system concentrates power in the hands of a small group of insiders and activists.
—Doug Friednash, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
As one of four active partners at ALE, McDowell concentrates on logistics while making the inhospitable welcoming—even plush.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
Schiaparelli has nothing to do with the hip-line, but concentrates all of her interest around the bust.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
Where Farhadi concentrates on the script and the actors via images that are largely transparent and neutral, Haghighi truly thinks with the camera.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
That process concentrates the liquid from about two percent sugar to the 66 percent sugar content needed to become maple syrup.
—Breana Pitts, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Drawing out moisture subtly concentrates eggplant's natural savory flavor.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Centralization concentrates authority and decision-making.
—Lawrence Rosenberg, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
At its core, the caucus system concentrates power in the hands of a small group of insiders and activists.
—Doug Friednash, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
As one of four active partners at ALE, McDowell concentrates on logistics while making the inhospitable welcoming—even plush.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
Schiaparelli has nothing to do with the hip-line, but concentrates all of her interest around the bust.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
Where Farhadi concentrates on the script and the actors via images that are largely transparent and neutral, Haghighi truly thinks with the camera.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
That process concentrates the liquid from about two percent sugar to the 66 percent sugar content needed to become maple syrup.
—Breana Pitts, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Drawing out moisture subtly concentrates eggplant's natural savory flavor.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentrates
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Due to extra off days in April, the Yankees will begin the season with a four-man starting staff but plan to re-incorporate Gil in the rotation once the schedule condenses.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
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The network does not air the BAFTAs live, but edits and condenses the three-hour show into a two-hour program to be broadcast later.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Monarch's spa also focuses on restorative wellness.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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The collection focuses on 10 historically significant objects from the Revolutionary period—ranging from everyday tools to powerful national symbols—which are each featured twice within the booklet.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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That’s the stage of sleep where the brain consolidates memory, repairs muscle and runs the nightly glymphatic cleaning cycle.—
John La Puma,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Maps rollout is part of a broader restructuring Apple is calling Apple Business, which consolidates its existing suite of business tools—Apple Business Connect, Essentials, and Manager—into a single platform.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Established in 2017, the biennial fundraiser collects instruments to refurbish, repair and distribute to students and schools in need in southeastern Wisconsin.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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As much a summation of a career to date as a small-press treasure trove, Sunnylyn Thibodeaux’s Lucky Charms collects poems from over a dozen different publications by nearly as many presses.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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In the closing scene, Rachel gathers her belongings, removes her wedding dress and exits the cabin.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Created in 2015 by Pierre-Antoine Capton, Xavier Niel, and Matthieu Pigasse, Mediawan group currently gathers more than 80 production labels operating in 13 countries.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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Crews especially aim around curb lines where dirt accumulates.—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The city gets much of its water from mountain snow that accumulates east of the Continental Divide and on the western side.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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By banning advertising by legal operators during live sporting events and sharply limiting promotions, the proposal drastically reduces the visibility of the regulated market.—
Cláudia Nunes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Technologies such as Revo-Su, which significantly reduces water consumption, and B210, which enables biodegradability in stretch fabrics, are direct outcomes of this focus.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The school integrates four years of rigorous academics with four years of professional work experience through its corporate work study program.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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According to technical details shared during the launch, the production line integrates 24 precision assembly stages and 77 inspection checkpoints.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Concentrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentrates. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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