as in immersion
a focusing of the mind on something
the noise from the party next door threatened to disturb the law student's concentration
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Recent Examples of concentration
In their paper, the researchers reported the median concentration of microplastics in 24 human brains from 2024 was nearly 5,000 micrograms per gram, though there is a fair amount of uncertainty in that estimate because of the methods used to calculate it.
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Nina Agrawal, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
One of the biggest dangers of giving water to an infant is water intoxication, a condition that occurs when too much water dilutes the concentration of sodium in the blood.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 5 Apr. 2025
Increasing concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere from burning coal, oil, and natural gas directly induce many plant species to produce more pollen.
—Umair Irfan, Wired News, 5 Apr. 2025
These changes may lead to both higher pollen concentrations and earlier and longer pollen seasons, according to Kaman.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2025
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Nina Agrawal, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
One of the biggest dangers of giving water to an infant is water intoxication, a condition that occurs when too much water dilutes the concentration of sodium in the blood.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 5 Apr. 2025
Increasing concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere from burning coal, oil, and natural gas directly induce many plant species to produce more pollen.
—Umair Irfan, Wired News, 5 Apr. 2025
These changes may lead to both higher pollen concentrations and earlier and longer pollen seasons, according to Kaman.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentration
Noun
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The experiential data from brief immersion provides more accurate information than unlimited hypothesizing (a.k.a. overthinking).—
Jennifer Kamara,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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My increasing immersion in the news felt like a transition into adult consciousness.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At the time, then-Trump spokeswoman turned critic Stephanie Grisham slammed media attention of the jacket.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Despite his rising stardom, Brunson has historically redirected attention to team success over individual accolades.—
Cynthia Pong, JD,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Vitamin C supports iron absorption, immunity, and wound healing and reduces chronic disease risk.—
Sara Hoffman, PharmD,
Verywell Health,
21 Apr. 2025
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Reebok Walk Ultra 7 DMX Max Shoe Not only are these leather Reebok sneakers trendy and versatile, but their memory foam insoles provide cushioning and shock absorption, which medical professionals appreciate for long shifts.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Concentration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentration. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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