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as in condenses
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 focuses
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 consolidates
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 collects
to bring together in one body or place
concentrate your forces on the right side of the battlefield
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as in gathers
to come together into one body or place
recent immigrants tend to concentrate in port cities
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as in accumulates
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 concentrates
This long cooking process drives off excess water and concentrates natural sugars and umami-rich glutamates, giving tomato paste its signature savory depth and gentle sweetness.
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Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
The short growing season concentrates flavors, creating a rye that’s both aggressive and nuanced and tastes like survival itself.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 30 Dec. 2025
What once signaled failure now concentrates demand, creates urgency, and turns screenings into durable relationships.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 29 Dec. 2025
Cycling concentrates your body weight on the perineum, where the pudendal nerve, key blood vessels and the pelvic floor muscles all travel.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025
Roasting concentrates their natural sugars, enhances caramelization, and evaporates excess moisture—all essential for a rich, decadent casserole.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
Hyundai contributes large-scale manufacturing environments and long-term infrastructure investment, while Boston Dynamics concentrates on solving complex manipulation tasks required in vehicle assembly, reports Humanoids Daily.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025
Part of the project concentrates on studying how noises are generated by the robotic sub.
—New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2025
His team of 40 also concentrates on bigger and bigger deals that swell their take from the average directs transaction.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
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Directed by Shōta Goshozono, the film condenses the anime’s Shibuya Incident arc as Yuji Itadori and his allies face a coordinated curse attack on Halloween.—
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As air flows over cold evaporator coils in the unit, the moisture condenses into water droplets that are collected in a compartment to be emptied or drained later.—
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The system focuses on physical interception rather than electronic warfare, addressing scenarios where jamming proves ineffective or risky.—
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The Everglades Forever Act focuses on water quality, while CERP, which came later, encompasses water quality, storage and flow.—
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Studies show the brain consolidates ideas, makes connections and innovates during rest.—
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Unlike conventional manifolds or solenoid valve networks, the Dectravalve consolidates control into a single, compact, and intelligent unit, delivering efficiency and adaptability across a wide range of applications.—
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The system collects facial recognition data and only uses it to identify individuals who have been previously flagged for misconduct.—
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One of its initiatives, called Project Pick, collects extra fruit from local fruit trees and donates it to the food bank.—
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Unlike generative AI, which generates content, and predictive AI, which generates forecasts, agentic AI gathers information and can act autonomously to make decisions in areas such as pricing, planning and promotions.—
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Tight, info dense, and short, TDS gathers the latest automotive headlines from around the world and puts them in one place.—
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Just be sure to target the roots, which is where the oil accumulates and really starts to weigh things down.—
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Here, nitrate disappears entirely and hydrogen sulfide accumulates, signaling a fundamental change in how energy flows through the system.—
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This degradation not only reduces the usable active material but also creates side reactions that drain performance and shorten battery lifespan.—
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At the same time, hyaluronic acid—the gold standard for hydration—locks in moisture, soothes inflammation, and reduces texture, creating a soft, plump finish.—
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The system integrates detection, tracking, and interception capabilities into a single operational workflow.—
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Franz’s professional identity also reflects a modern, multifaceted skill set—one that integrates communication, composure, and performance.—
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“Concentrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentrates. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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