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
Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 3 Apr. 2026
In the second half, the Knicks began making a concerted effort to get their All-Star big man the ball.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
As a result, international fans of all ages are tapped into the NFL game, and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and the rest of the league office have made a concerted effort to allow those fans to see live-action NFL play in their home countries.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Baidu was an early supporter of AI among China’s tech sector, including making a concerted pitch to hire Geoffrey Hinton, an early AI pioneer.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Scaling up data infrastructure will require a concerted effort towards raising financing.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 3 Apr. 2026
In the second half, the Knicks began making a concerted effort to get their All-Star big man the ball.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
As a result, international fans of all ages are tapped into the NFL game, and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and the rest of the league office have made a concerted effort to allow those fans to see live-action NFL play in their home countries.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Baidu was an early supporter of AI among China’s tech sector, including making a concerted pitch to hire Geoffrey Hinton, an early AI pioneer.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerted
Adjective
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Headlined by Kon Knueppel, who’s a candidate to be the Hornets’ first rookie of the year since Ball picked up the honor in 2020-21, the additions of Sion James, Ryan Kalkbrenner and Liam McNeeley easily represent the team’s best collective class in a very long time.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Humanity's return to our closest neighbor has clearly captured our collective imaginations, from civilians and gamers to NASA scientists themselves.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Shuttle services have been arranged to transport journalists between the media center and a hotel in the city’s main shopping mall.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Shipping can always be arranged—at a price.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In response, Archdiocese teams collaborated with CPS teams to evaluate their options.—
Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Plaza and Abbott first collaborated on the psychological drama Black Bear, acting as two-thirds of a twisted love triangle.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Future work may also involve collaborative navigation between multiple drones to enhance accuracy and resilience.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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The San Diego Children’s Choir’s Intermediate Choir will join with the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus for a special collaborative concert celebrating the artistry and talent of young singers.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At the time, Epstein was serving his 18-month sentence in the Palm Beach County stockade but was allowed to spend 12 hours a day, six days a week, in his office under a work-release program his attorneys had negotiated.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Spice levels are negotiated with shorthand, on a scale from one to five.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Podesta cooperated with the investigation and is an unindicted co-conspirator, according to her attorney Bill Portanova.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Police said the driver was not injured and cooperated with investigators.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Some 18 months ago, Suzano halted funding for the Woodspin joint venture and pulled back from plans to scale up the collaboration.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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In San Jose, AFSCME Local 101 and IFPTE Local 21 are pushing for AI safeguards through contract negotiations, including a joint oversight committee to review new systems before they’re deployed.—
Maria Noel Fernandez,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The office’s director of investigations Ross Barnett allegations of 53 war crimes had been investigated and 39 of those investigations had concluded without charges.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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As Hansen concluded the announcement, the crew gathered around in Integrity to share a hug.—
Stevie Bonifield,
The Verge,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Concerted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concerted. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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