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as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
a concentrated mixture of lemonade and iced tea
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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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as in condensed
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 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 consolidated
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 collected
to bring together in one body or place
concentrate your forces on the right side of the battlefield
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as in gathered
to come together into one body or place
recent immigrants tend to concentrate in port 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
Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
One continuous wall incorporates concentrated storage solutions and technical functions made from and swathed by wooden built-ins.
—Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 22 Mar. 2026
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
The director has concentrated more recently on documentaries.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The extremely concentrated formula makes a difference after one use thanks to a unique bonding complex and citric acid, which work in tandem to reinforce and rebuild weakened strands.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
One continuous wall incorporates concentrated storage solutions and technical functions made from and swathed by wooden built-ins.
—Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
The specific compound here is aloin, concentrated in the latex layer just beneath the outer leaf skin.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
The director has concentrated more recently on documentaries.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentrated
Adjective
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The 2025 Readers' Choice Award winner uses the brand’s Moisture Wrap technology—hyaluronic acid and minerals that lock hydration in place—along with its Berry Mix Complex that’s rich in antioxidants, to soften rough, flaky lips.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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The research highlights the role of dense, hydrogen-rich atmospheres in trapping internal heat.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The low, undivided space holds jugs of cleaners and bulky items like backstock paper towels and toilet paper.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2026
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Offer it your time and undivided attention.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
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This interview has been edited and condensed.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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Her remarks have been edited and condensed.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2026
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Collins and Shaheen focused their previous proposal on allowing people with private and employer-based health insurance to buy a month’s supply of insulin at $35 or less.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Political parties in the Scandinavian country largely focused on domestic issues during the election campaign, including the state of the economy, clean drinking water and food and fuel prices.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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The department consolidated much, though not all, of America’s anti-terrorism functions, including border and customs control, aviation security, emergency management, and, with the addition of the Coast Guard, ship inspections, search-and-rescue, and other maritime patrol work.—
Paul Rosenzweig,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2026
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The labor walkout — the first in the history of the northern Sacramento-area schools that consolidated into Twin Rivers in 2007 — entered its 12th day of instruction Friday.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Beta version — data is collected for AJC journalism only and will not power a public wait time display at this time.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Federal officials can then query that data and unmask the identities of Americans whose communications have been collected, a process critics say creates a backdoor way to search private citizens’ information without court approval.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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People gathered along Salah al-Din street after police blocked them from approaching the Jerusalem old city walls, then used stun grenades to disperse the worshippers.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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Flat screen televisions didn’t enter the market until 1997, so in 1996, we were all gathered around massive, furniture-weight cathode ray tube sets.—
Ryan Brennan
March 20,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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Investors who had accumulated short positions over the past six months — betting that Pop Mart's appeal was a short-term fad — unwound those positions on Tuesday, Rein said, contributing to the sell-off.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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Whatever wholesome energy might have accumulated in the air from that exchange dissipates as soon as we’re thrown back in the galley.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Concentrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentrated. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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