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as in actual
existing in fact and not merely as a possibility
concrete evidence, and not just a theory, must be presented at a trial
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as in physical
relating to or composed of matter
concrete objects like rocks and trees
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as in specific
of a particular or exact sort
offered a practical, concrete solution to the problem
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as in to freeze
to become physically firm or solid
the mortar slowly concreted in the mold
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as in to mix
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout
a choral work that concretes music and dance into a stunning theatrical experience
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Recent Examples of concrete
Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
State politicians annually vote on funding for SEPTA, but there has not been a concrete solution to the funding crisis.
—Menika Dirkson, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2025
Reuters reported one member of the group concreted himself to the street while others stuck themselves to it, using what looked like to be the same method adopted in Thursday's airport disruptions.
—Peter Aitken, Fox News, 14 July 2023
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Adjective
House Speaker Mike Johnson put a concrete timetable on a question that has become a matter of partisan contention on Capitol Hill.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
State politicians annually vote on funding for SEPTA, but there has not been a concrete solution to the funding crisis.
—Menika Dirkson, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
Number four, the history of the space concreted our decision to work there.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2025
Reuters reported one member of the group concreted himself to the street while others stuck themselves to it, using what looked like to be the same method adopted in Thursday's airport disruptions.
—Peter Aitken, Fox News, 14 July 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concrete
Adjective
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Since some people recover from listeriosis without medical attention and never get tested, the CDC estimates that the actual number of people ill is probably substantially higher than reported, and that the outbreak may not be restricted to the states shown below.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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For a 2022 trip to Egypt for the COP27 conference, the budget accounted for $90,000 in airfare costs, but actual credit card expenses were at least $200,000.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Green Hill plans to help restart Smith Springs financially, provide manpower for physical work and could potentially have some of its congregants move to Smith Springs Baptist, officials said.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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Harbaugh wants to be a physical team.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The team plans to expand the research to evaluate inhaler emissions in specific patient groups, such as Medicaid recipients, and to compare clinical outcomes of low- and high-emission inhalers in the same therapeutic class.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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The guidelines contain specific terminology and targets for calories and nutrients that guide federal food aid for mothers and infants, free school lunches and what's served at military bases and in federal prisons.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
8 Oct. 2025
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Recipe Tips From The Test Kitchen To freeze this dish, let any leftover soup cool completely.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Early this year, the Danish Defense Intelligence Service assessed the risk from Russia once its Ukraine war stops or freezes in place.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For most healthy adults, magnesium citrate mixed with juice is safe and effective.—
Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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The natural oils are then mixed with either potassium hydroxide to create a liquid soap or sodium hydroxide to create a solid soap.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And though there’s no doubt the Panthers don’t bring the same television audience as the Toronto Maple Leafs or the New York Rangers or even the rebuilding Blackhawks, the buzz in South Florida is very real.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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The concept envisions drones flying ahead of vehicles to provide drivers with real-time views of the terrain.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Oct. 2025
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Sportsnet, owned by Canadian media conglomerate Rogers Communications, is the Canadian rights-holder for all Blue Jays games, as well as being the Canadian rights-holder for a substantial package of MLB regular-season games and the entire postseason.—
Richard Deitsch,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Anyone who requires dialysis is covered by Medicare at substantial cost to taxpayers, Norton says.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
7 Oct. 2025
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Make no mistake, though, this footballing mecca, where the turnstiles closed for the final time 25 years ago this week, was a truly special place.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Receiving that nomination, specifically for that album, was just so special.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Concrete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concrete. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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