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
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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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In a period when most high end e-tailers were focusing on the top tier of clients only, and dropping contemporary and mid-level brands, Zalando continued to push these brands.Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram Silas Allen is an education reporter focusing on challenges and possible solutions in Fort Worth’s school system.Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 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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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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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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Since then, the 31-year-old has alternated wins and losses, accumulating a 3-4 record while fighting at 115 and 125 pounds.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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While Auberge resorts do not have a dedicated loyalty program for accumulating points, the Auberge collection resorts can be found on the American Express travel portal, and points can be used and maximized with their reward system.Sierra Redmond, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
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State governments, as well as drug manufacturers, provide financial help to the uninsured, often reducing the cost of PrEP medicines to zero.James K. Glassman, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Device lifecycle management and repair services will become increasingly important, reducing the amount of technology that ends up in landfills.Max Silber, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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As businesses need to stay competitive, integrating AI solutions has become essential.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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His professional trajectory exemplifies a holistic approach to service, integrating military experience, business strategy, and humanitarian principles.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
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Schwartz describes being purposeful in assembling his crew.Leila Jordan, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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In a bustling workshop in Bogotá, Colombia, James Downer is busy assembling e-bikes.Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Assets include pipelines and gathering and processing operations.Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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In some cases, developers themselves may unknowingly include data-gathering code as part of a monetization software development kit, which stealthily exfiltrates detailed browsing data.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Concentrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentrating. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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