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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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2
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
Kennedy Sessions, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2025
Reality check: The White House has actually proposed peace talks with Iran and Trump left the G7 summit early to deal with the conflict, but nothing concrete has emerged yet.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 17 June 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
Report notes water on I-49 In his report, Grandview Police Officer Michael Bridges wrote that the Patels’ car hydroplaned southbound on the highway until striking the center concrete median head-on.
—Kennedy Sessions, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2025
Reality check: The White House has actually proposed peace talks with Iran and Trump left the G7 summit early to deal with the conflict, but nothing concrete has emerged yet.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 17 June 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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Their wounds are remarkably fresh, given the dates of the actual bombings.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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However, the actual offboarding, where organizations begin to lose critical knowledge, often occurs long before and much more quietly.—
Bhushan Parikh,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Translating a physical place into perfume is no small feat.—
Austa Somvichian-Clausen,
Robb Report,
15 June 2025
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Utilizing a commercial high-fidelity inkjet printer, that digital map was converted into a physical two-layer mask printed onto an ultra-thin clear polymer film.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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None of the companies had any comment on specific deals.—
Allison Lampert,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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North American availability and pricing haven't been officially confirmed for this specific edition, but estimates based on potential importation suggest a possible starting point slightly over US $180,000.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 June 2025
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The next year, in January 2024, a dealer told Mitsubishi the software would freeze up and stop responding.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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Half a world away, in Washington, D.C., President Trump signed an executive order with a Sharpie, freezing almost all foreign aid.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
13 June 2025
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At a makeshift bar shaded by a sycamore tree, one of the guides was mixing cocktails that contained pisco and ginger.—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2025
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Week in Review Asian equities were mixed overnight as Korea and Taiwan outperformed while Mainland China’s STAR Board and India underperformed.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Orlando was one of the better defensive teams in the NBA this past season, but the lack of consistent offense was a real problem.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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That seems like a very high number and could create real problems.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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The Leafs’ time is now — and there aren’t many, if any, free agents out there who check as many potential boxes as Marchand, nor are there many trades, given the team’s limited pool of assets, that make substantial upgrades elsewhere on the roster possible.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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When companies do it though, there is a substantial pay off, said Blake Moret, the chairman and CEO at Rockwell Automation.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Every product was determined to have excelled in each category by our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers and editors as well as contributors—along with special consideration from doctors and dermatologists.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
14 June 2025
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The fee-free days only waive fees for standard amenities, which do not include fees or costs associated with campground reservations, cabin rentals or special tours.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2025
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“Concrete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concrete. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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