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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
Marine life concentrates most densely in the shallowest waters of this continental shelf, 100 feet deep or less, in reefs, lagoons, and coastal inlets where a person can swim and scuba dive without specialized gear.
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Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Boreout concentrates where organizations measure everything except whether the work matters.
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Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
That ocean warming alters where thunderstorm activity concentrates near the equator, which in turn shifts the position of the jet stream — the fast-moving river of air that steers storms across North America.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
For example, drought often concentrates elephants around water and food sources, such as watering holes, where those sick or weakened by starvation are more likely to succumb to the harsh weather conditions, poor water quality, or predators who have taken notice of the herd’s behavior.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 June 2026
Kalshi's weekend volume shows what dominance looks like when liquidity concentrates.
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Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Junior Ezra Nelson, who concentrates on water polo, emerged as a strong sprint freestyler and relay anchor.
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Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
Her fiction concentrates thematically upon the emotional and psychological currents traversing the bonds across lineages — whether those connections are well-wrought, addled, severed, or unknown — and the fraught business of familial inheritance.
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Rachel Vorona Cote,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
Unlike Farmhouse Fixer, which often focused on entire homes, the new series concentrates on a single problematic space, dramatically reducing the scope while increasing the intensity and impact.
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Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Boreout concentrates where organizations measure everything except whether the work matters.
—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
That ocean warming alters where thunderstorm activity concentrates near the equator, which in turn shifts the position of the jet stream — the fast-moving river of air that steers storms across North America.
—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
For example, drought often concentrates elephants around water and food sources, such as watering holes, where those sick or weakened by starvation are more likely to succumb to the harsh weather conditions, poor water quality, or predators who have taken notice of the herd’s behavior.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 June 2026
Kalshi's weekend volume shows what dominance looks like when liquidity concentrates.
—
Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Junior Ezra Nelson, who concentrates on water polo, emerged as a strong sprint freestyler and relay anchor.
—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
Her fiction concentrates thematically upon the emotional and psychological currents traversing the bonds across lineages — whether those connections are well-wrought, addled, severed, or unknown — and the fraught business of familial inheritance.
—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
Unlike Farmhouse Fixer, which often focused on entire homes, the new series concentrates on a single problematic space, dramatically reducing the scope while increasing the intensity and impact.
—
Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentrates
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Prioritise, which uses AI to surface your most important notifications first, and Summarise, which condenses long chat threads into a quick summary without opening the app.
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Belmont says the facility would generate enough heat to raise nighttime temperatures by eight to 12 degrees, irrevocably shifting the dew point, the temperature at which water condenses.
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Much of the report focuses on historian Anthea Hartig, who has led the National Museum of American History since 2019 and is the museum's first female director.
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Beyond its scale, OMNIA focuses on sophisticated cocktail programs, featuring premium spirits in drinks like the Four Berry Buck and Watermelon Margarita.
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Empower is a free personal finance app that consolidates all your financial accounts into one dashboard.
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Codify a rule stating that when an issuer deletes or consolidates a narrative risk factor to make room for precise financial mapping, that cleanup cannot be introduced as evidence of a material omission.
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Today, 1 in 4 dollars that the company collects is not attached to advertising, thanks to its 18-year-old cloud business.
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Whoever manages it collects fees on the largest and most predictable balance in the system.
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America's 250th birthday is bringing on an unprecedented celebration as the nation gathers to mark the semiquincentennial of the United States.
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Good morning and welcome to The Downshift, or TDS for short, The Drive‘s news roundup that gathers the biggest automotive headlines from around the globe.
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Snow accumulates during the winter and melts gradually through the spring and early summer, feeding rivers, reservoirs and streams over several months.
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The cost accumulates at a distance from the decision that created it.
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Good posture helps prevent aches in the back, neck and shoulders, reduces joint wear and lowers the risk of sports injuries, according to Cleveland Clinic.
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Skipping the stove and oven also reduces indoor heat, so lean on cold sandwiches, salads and no-cook meals during the worst hours.
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That emphasis on automation extends throughout the house via Crestron, which integrates lighting, climate, window treatments and security.
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The side that best integrates those capabilities will gain the advantage.
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“Concentrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentrates. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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