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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
David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Some other, more concrete things along the way are fuzzy data, minimal data.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 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
Some people think of modern architecture as being concrete, cold and stark.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Some other, more concrete things along the way are fuzzy data, minimal data.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 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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Islamabad is now more likely to consider Delhi’s growing friendliness with the Taliban to harm Pakistan’s interests a real possibility, regardless of Delhi’s actual intentions.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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Sottile did not identify any actual threat of action from the CFTC toward Kalshi this year in his court declaration.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In a world where fake medical implants, counterfeit microchips, and cloned devices can threaten lives, money, and security, proving that a physical object is truly genuine is a major challenge.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Oct. 2025
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The onslaught has also reduced churches and town halls across northeastern Ukraine to rubble, and with them, much of the physical and mental infrastructure of life for the country’s youth.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Forgery is also about persuasion, and certain forgeries have specific attributes.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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Instead, they’re built for narrower, specialized tasks—and often shine in specific use cases.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Simply assemble and bake according to the instructions before freezing.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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As temperatures are forecast to plummet to as low as 21 degrees Fahrenheit, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued freeze warnings for parts of Wyoming, New Mexico, Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas and Oregon on Saturday and Sunday.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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The miso butterscotch brownie mixes caramel cream, miso and gluten-free dark chocolate brownies.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Reports revealed that there was also a sigh of relief from those who had feared federal officials might be planning a last-minute retreat from the technique known as vitrification, in which waste is mixed with molten silicate and other materials to create inert glass logs.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Ironically, the football game itself is just a backdrop, the real experience lies beyond the field.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
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There was a chill in the air, but for Liverpool’s midfielder, newly arrived from Spain, the real culture shock was what happened on the pitch.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Appointments follow months of policy controversy The appointments mark the next step taken by Sumner County conservatives to pass the controversial policy, which has seen substantial pushback for First Amendment concerns.—
Angele Latham,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 Oct. 2025
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But Mamdani’s substantial campaign promises would require significant outside help to ultimately come to fruition, including cooperation from state legislators and Governor Kathy Hochul, who has vowed not to hike taxes on wealthy New Yorkers.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Swets, who has expertise with special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), formed Greenland Exploration with his investment and merchant banking firm, FG Nexus, and agreed to merge with March GL and find a suitable SPAC to take the company public.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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There were also special video messages from Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey and Michelle Yeoh.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Concrete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concrete. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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