as in collective
used or done by a number of people as a group
a victory like that results only from the concerted effort of the entire team
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as in arranged
to bring about through discussion and compromise
warned that the rain forests are in danger of extinction unless the world's industrial powers concert a plan to prevent such an occurrence
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as in collaborated
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end
the governor is eager to concert with the federal authorities on this matter
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Recent Examples of concerted
Jessie Wardarski, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The concerted effort to rebrand the bill has aligned with the administration focusing on specific parts of it that play well with voters, like no taxes on overtime, no taxes on tips and funding for law enforcement to crack down on drug cartels and deportation efforts.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 3 Sep. 2025
Whitney says innovation must be an intentional, concerted effort that organizations actively adopt.
—Joan Michelson, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Not only has Western support declined overall, despite concerted European efforts to compensate for American disengagement; there is also now little prospect that the war will end any time soon.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 29 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Much of that popularity is thanks to a concerted campaign by the Vatican to give the next generation of faithful a relatable, modern-day role model, who used his technological talents to spread the faith.
—Jessie Wardarski, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The concerted effort to rebrand the bill has aligned with the administration focusing on specific parts of it that play well with voters, like no taxes on overtime, no taxes on tips and funding for law enforcement to crack down on drug cartels and deportation efforts.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 3 Sep. 2025
Whitney says innovation must be an intentional, concerted effort that organizations actively adopt.
—Joan Michelson, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Not only has Western support declined overall, despite concerted European efforts to compensate for American disengagement; there is also now little prospect that the war will end any time soon.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerted
Adjective
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Hanna When Kirsten Becken first reached out to me about joining the Femxphotographers collective, I was both flattered and intrigued.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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Joining the collection soon will be new site-specific works created by the artist collective RojoNegro (composed of Noé Martínez and María Sosa), sculptor Max Hooper Schneider and poet, artist and chef Precious Okoyomon.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Microsoft Teams app on a laptop arranged in New York, US, on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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The three-petal footprint arranged in a Y-shape isn’t just for aesthetic purposes.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For the research, the institute collaborated with the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, the Institute of Plasma Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, as well as several universities, research institutions, and enterprises.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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From there, the two collaborated on her high-fashion modeling shoots and runway looks.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Many students rely on social media platforms to access online classes, research materials and collaborative learning tools.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Honest communication can reduce emotional charge and make planning feel collaborative rather than confrontational.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Also in the package, which was negotiated behind closed doors during the final days of the 9-month legislative session, were deals to replenish the state wildfire fund and create a regional electric grid for western states to trade excess energy.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Bay Area state senators Scott Wiener and Jesse Arreguin had negotiated a $750 million loan for transit into this year’s budget, meant to avoid service cuts until voters authorize a potential regional sales tax measure in November 2026 that could provide longterm replacement for farebox revenue.—
Kate Talerico,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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His comments come as South Korea reels from the raids – one of the largest by US immigration enforcement agencies in recent years, and which threatens to create a rift between two close partners that have long cooperated on military and economic matters.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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The report was shared with authorities, and the district cooperated with the investigation, Bohrer said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Last week, the State Department announced a joint commitment with the Global Fund to purchase the drug lenacapavir, an HIV prevention injection that only has to be taken twice a year, from the American biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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His family confirmed the news in a joint statement at the time.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
13 Sep. 2025
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The video concluded with Sharon smiling for the camera while an owl was perched on her raptor glove.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Osbroune concluded her message with a heartfelt note of gratitude.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Concerted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concerted. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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