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as in to condense
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 to focus
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 to consolidate
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 to collect
to bring together in one body or place
concentrate your forces on the right side of the battlefield
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as in to gather
to come together into one body or place
recent immigrants tend to concentrate in port cities
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as in to accumulate
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 concentrate
When heavy rains come, the water quickly concentrates in steep river beds, and can rise several meters in just a few hours, said Francesco Dottori, an associate professor of hydrology at the University School for Advanced Studies in Pavia, Italy.
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Samuel Granados, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
But this study suggests that even the current climate could pose risks to the cognitive health of older adults, with many experiencing indoor temperatures that could affect their ability to concentrate.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Called apocrine glands, they are primarily concentrated in the armpits and around the groin.
—Amanda Schupak, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025
This helps to concentrate the flavors and produce a high-proof spirit.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Samuel Granados, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
But this study suggests that even the current climate could pose risks to the cognitive health of older adults, with many experiencing indoor temperatures that could affect their ability to concentrate.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Called apocrine glands, they are primarily concentrated in the armpits and around the groin.
—Amanda Schupak, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025
This helps to concentrate the flavors and produce a high-proof spirit.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentrate
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This interview has been lightly edited and condensed for clarity.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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This conversation has been condensed and edited for clarity.—
Tina Isaac-Goizé,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
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Since so much attention is focused on Whitmore’s offensive contributions (his 10-point, 4-for-6 shooting first quarter against Cleveland, for starters), his effectiveness at the other end often goes unnoticed.—
Kelly Iko,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Low-level arrests and traffic stops have plummeted, and staffing shortages have forced the department to focus more on responding to and solving violent crimes.—
Libor Jany,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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According to a 2018 Forrester research report, over 90% of organizations want to consolidate their underlying technology platform for all business applications.—
Ambuj Kumar,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Trump used the criminal cases against him and growing immigration concerns to consolidate the support of his base, while inflation created an environment that could help a Republican take the presidency back.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
19 Jan. 2025
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The ratings service’s December Gauge rankings — which, due to a quirk of how Nielsen collects its data, also includes the last week of November — show streaming services commanding an all-time high of 43.3 percent of all TV viewing in the United States.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Jan. 2025
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The letter also stressed to principals that all children in the city have a right to an education regardless of immigration or asylum status and that the system does not collect information about any student’s immigration status.—
Rosa Flores,
CNN,
21 Jan. 2025
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But as decorators on Monday put the finishing touches on gathering rooms, draping them in the colors of the Colombian flag, in Port-au-Prince, the capital, the judicial process around the president’s murder was moving painstakingly slow.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
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Crowds gathered to watch as people competed to resemble some of the most popular celebrities, including Chalamet.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
22 Jan. 2025
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After consuming a lot of excess food or drink, how many toxins does the body accumulate?—
Vicky Vera,
Glamour,
24 Jan. 2025
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According to YouTube, the Southside Jamaica, Queens native accumulated the most streams of any New York rapper throughout the past year.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Here’s how to test for and reduce your exposure to these forever chemicals in your water.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
27 Jan. 2025
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This could help reduce human-wildlife conflict with grizzly bears, according to a new paper in the journal Frontiers in Conservation Science.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Since taking over the legendary concept store in 2020 from founder Carla Sozzani, Fausti has continued to integrate new names into its product offering, in addition to renovating and revamping the space and staging a rich schedule of events and exhibitions.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
24 Jan. 2025
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During 2025, cities around the world will continue to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their core functions, from traffic management and crime reduction initiatives to social inequity plans.—
Nick Herbert,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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