as in focussed
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as in condensing
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 focusing
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 consolidating
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 collecting
to bring together in one body or place
concentrate your forces on the right side of the battlefield
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as in converging
to come together into one body or place
recent immigrants tend to concentrate in port cities
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as in accumulating
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 concentrating
Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Since the trial began, the Amazons have ventured out about three times a week to paste messages on both sides of the ramparts, but mostly concentrating on the intra-muros area near the courthouse.
—Catherine Porter, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
To enhance your memory, begin by concentrating on one task at a time.
—Mill Etienne, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
In the years that followed, Henry began to experience persistent headaches, difficulty concentrating and memory problems.
—Marina Kopf, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
People can develop mental health problems and physical manifestations such as headaches, back pain, abdominal cramping, heart palpitations and trouble concentrating.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
Therefore, when developing a personalized marketing campaign, marketers might consider concentrating exclusively on their target audience by using audience personas and other relevant interests.
—Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
While collaboration was strong, and there was natural light, concentrating and doing independent work was very difficult.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
More time spent on social media means less time is being spent learning, concentrating and focusing on academic excellence.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Verb
This led to an explosion of technology development and, with funding concentrating on a smaller number of startups, set the playing field for 2025.
—Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Since the trial began, the Amazons have ventured out about three times a week to paste messages on both sides of the ramparts, but mostly concentrating on the intra-muros area near the courthouse.
—Catherine Porter, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
To enhance your memory, begin by concentrating on one task at a time.
—Mill Etienne, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
In the years that followed, Henry began to experience persistent headaches, difficulty concentrating and memory problems.
—Marina Kopf, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
People can develop mental health problems and physical manifestations such as headaches, back pain, abdominal cramping, heart palpitations and trouble concentrating.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
Therefore, when developing a personalized marketing campaign, marketers might consider concentrating exclusively on their target audience by using audience personas and other relevant interests.
—Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
While collaboration was strong, and there was natural light, concentrating and doing independent work was very difficult.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
More time spent on social media means less time is being spent learning, concentrating and focusing on academic excellence.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentrating
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State government has been focusing on East Hartford in recent years because the administration of then-Mayor Mike Walsh advanced a series of high-profile, potentially transformative projects.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2025
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Pitchers As far as pitching goes, the thesis couldn’t be simpler — do our best to avoid any bias attached to surface stats (outputs) by instead focusing on underlying metrics (inputs).—
John Laghezza,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Field commissioned the report ahead of the possibility of consolidating the department’s services at either its headquarters at the town’s civic center or the police operations center on Los Gatos Boulevard.—
Isha Trivedi,
The Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2024
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The film Barbie, released in 2023 starring Margot Robbie, also featured a pair of pink Birkenstock Arizona sandals, consolidating its cool status.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
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In short, these converging trends point toward a future where connectivity is not just pervasive but also secure, efficient and environmentally conscious.—
Max Silber,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Their collision at the Austrian GP, an inevitable result of their converging performance, was disappointing.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Once your fluid volume is restored, fluid treatment is stopped to avoid accumulating excessive fluid.—
Sayaka Blickenderfer, PhD,
Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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Be cautious of ice accumulating on power lines or tree branches, which can lead to snapping and falling hazards.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Orange County Register,
13 Mar. 2025
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This could ensure more consistent calls, reducing the controversy often seen in high-stakes games.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Conversely, by reducing the number of vehicles entering Manhattan, the initiative could dramatically transform the urban commuting experience.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Since studios and media companies began integrating AI into their operations, there has been pushback from consumers and those working in Hollywood about how the emerging technology will be used in pre- and post-production.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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This involves integrating generative AI with robotics for battle damage assessment operations.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Apr. 2025
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In fact, pretty much everything, from stocking up on cute baby clothes to assembling nursery furniture, feels both ways at the same time.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2025
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Leaders are recognizing this opportunity, and assembling relocation programs that make the moves a little easier, and integrate new residents into the community.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Now that Easter is approaching and the family will be gathering together, the woman is concerned about once again putting her elder daughter in an uncomfortable position of being excluded.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Others see mass transferring as a boon to the information-gathering business.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Concentrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentrating. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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