CONCENTRATES Synonyms: 181 Similar and Opposite Words

concentrates

verb

present tense third-person singular of concentrate

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 Beckon, which first won a Michelin star in 2023, is known for its chef’s tasting menu, while Major Tom concentrates on small plates and an extensive champagne list. — Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 28 Aug. 2026 Over time, this can result in long stretches of bare stems closer to the pot as the plant concentrates on developing new growth on the tips of the vines. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026 Dairy products including milk, cream, whey and milk protein concentrates. — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Boards and executives should be able to see how AI is being used, where the risk concentrates and how value is tracked without slowing every decision to a crawl. — Patrick Pugh, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The system concentrates solar energy onto a receiver positioned at the top of a 210-meter (about 689-foot) tower. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026 This crucial step concentrates the paste’s flavor and removes any raw spice bitterness. — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026 The lens of these devices concentrates the solar rays and can damage your vision. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2026 Thursday's move, however, came only after the news that Democratic Republic of Congo was officially banning copper and cobalt concentrates exports to encourage more domestic processing. — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026

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Verb

The film’s final scene condenses a great deal of meaning into a single moment.

— JD Linville, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
As the plume rises, the water vapor cools and condenses into tiny cloud droplets, forming a cloud directly above the fire.

— Yunyao Li, The Conversation, 30 July 2026

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Federer is also deeply committed to his Roger Federer Foundation, which focuses on providing quality education for children.

— Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Currently, the office focuses on vulnerable populations like LGBTQ+ people, Indigenous youth, seniors, and veterans.

— Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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Big science, big detectors One modification that NASA made included building a large focal plane, the component of the telescope that collects light, made up of 18 wide area near-infrared detectors.

— Don Figer, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
Doctors examining the previously healthy teenager at a Los Angeles hospital discovered a subdural hematoma, a life-threatening injury which occurs when blood collects on the surface of the brain.

— Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

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If Europe gathers substantially more unwanted clothing without creating that accompanying infrastructure, greater volumes could instead flow into reuse exports, downcycling, incineration or disposal.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026
Established in 2006, Music In The House gathers the nation’s music industry to salute leaders in music for both their artistic achievements and their broader contributions.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of gathers

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On the downside, the factory camper van lacks the fridge, sink system and cooking equipment that Ququq integrates into its all-in-one camper system.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Once the firm completes the second modular part and integrates the two units, the crane will reach its full 14,000-ton lifting capacity.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026