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
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Wilberding and Lockwood made a concerted effort to work out together as much as possible during the offseason, knowing their successful pairing would be one of the keys for the Wildcats this season.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
That’s better, but concerted control of the ball and probing for quality scoring chances remains a work in progress for Minnesota.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026
Others say it’s taken a concerted effort to keep up with city leaders’ stance on the data center, which is set to break ground later this year on a plot of undeveloped land more than twice the size of Arrowhead Stadium.
—Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Its appeal is still strong today, thanks to its stunning landscape, robust culinary scene, and a concerted effort to preserve the land.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Wilberding and Lockwood made a concerted effort to work out together as much as possible during the offseason, knowing their successful pairing would be one of the keys for the Wildcats this season.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
That’s better, but concerted control of the ball and probing for quality scoring chances remains a work in progress for Minnesota.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026
Others say it’s taken a concerted effort to keep up with city leaders’ stance on the data center, which is set to break ground later this year on a plot of undeveloped land more than twice the size of Arrowhead Stadium.
—Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerted
Adjective
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Someone else did — and the internet lost its collective mind.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Around City Hall Station and Seoul Plaza, large screens drew dense crowds into a collective viewing experience—people watching the same feed, reacting together.—
Yook JiHun,
Popular Science,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The vendors could be selling from tents arranged in the parking lot surrounding a local community center or city hall.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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The next iteration of Omar’s tetela will be filled with fresh fava beans and arranged with mushrooms.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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White Settlement detectives collaborated with agencies across North Texas to determine whether the three suspects were connected to similar incidents in the Metroplex, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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According to the indictment, Rivera also collaborated with Gorrín to arrange a meeting between Sessions, the Texas Republican congressman, and Maduro in Caracas.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Beyond one-day events, YGT offers ongoing programming — including coding workshops, mentorship opportunities, and even a moderated online gaming community designed to create safe, collaborative spaces for youth.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Then there’s Schiaparelli’s approach to work, which was renegade, and highly collaborative.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Verve Talent and Literary Agency’s Amy Beecroft negotiated the deal on behalf of Hideout with Vertical’s Tony Piantedosion.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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As someone whose boundaries could be negotiated away.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The housing market has not cooperated, and its push into serving professional contractors hasn't been able to move the needle, given that activity is sluggish everywhere.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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The driver of the Mazda remained at the scene of the collision and cooperated with authorities, police said.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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European audiovisual professional organisations Pro Spere, UPFF+, SAA AISBL, ARPI, and the European Producers Club (EPC) welcomed the ruling in a joint statement on Friday and also downplayed the CJEU referral.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, Alex Heroy, another of the plaintiffs’ attorneys, said officers can be held liable for their actions under joint conduct torts.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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In just a decade, such an event has become about four times more likely due to climate change, the analysis concluded.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Chalker concluded that the test was primarily assessing his psychology.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Concerted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concerted. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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