CONCERTED Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

kən-ˈsər-təd

Definition of concerted

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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verb

past tense of concert

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

Adjective

Recently, my family and I have made a more concerted effort to recycle and reuse household items. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 20 July 2026 The current administration has made a concerted effort to address the AI revolution. — Victoria Baeza Garcia, The Washington Examiner, 13 July 2026

Verb

There have been flickers, little moments of inspiration, but nothing concerted. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for concerted

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Adjective

Growing societal acceptance of and support for working mothers is part of that change, as is an NWSL collective-bargaining agreement featuring protections and provisions for mothers and childcare.

— PJ Green July 24, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
In 1999, Drew co-founded the music collective Broken Social Scene with his fellow singer and guitarist Brendan Canning, counting several members of the two units among its creative lineups.

— Rhoda Feng, New Yorker, 24 July 2026

Definition of collective

Verb

The age restriction for chimpanzee tracking is 12 years (gorillas, 15 years); childcare can be arranged if needed.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
The graphic novel deal between Carlton, Deviant and Blackstone was arranged by Kimberly Whalen of The Whalen Agency.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 25 July 2026

Definition of arranged

Verb

Additionally, Potter noted that ASTS has collaborated with and received equity investments from some of the largest MNOs, including AT&T, Vodafone, Verizon and Rakuten.

— TipRanks.com, CNBC, 26 July 2026
The two rappers have collaborated on dozens of songs, and their joint album What a Time to Be Alive conquered the Billboard 200 more than a decade ago.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of collaborated

Adjective

The collaborative approach directly addresses the growing demand from European governments for domestic manufacturing capabilities over simple overseas purchasing.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
On the contrary, his brother is low-key, collaborative, and analytical.

— Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

Definition of collaborative

Verb

Vandermeer is represented by Joe Veltre, senior partner and co-head of the Gersh Agency’s New York office, and attorney Alex Kohner at Yorn Levine, both of whom negotiated the deal.

— Brent Lang, Variety, 23 July 2026
The deal was negotiated by Helen Parker for Universal Pictures Content Group and Avy Eschenasy for Bleecker Street.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 23 July 2026

Definition of negotiated

Verb

Because Hostin had no criminal history and cooperated with officers, police said he was issued a summons for trespass and released.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
Many of those prosecuted cooperated with US authorities in exchange for reduced sentences, which aided in the trial against El Chapo, who was also sentenced to life in prison in 2019.

— Sol Amaya, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of cooperated

Adjective

Quarterback Baker Mayfield is looking to bounce back as well, including from a late-season AC joint sprain.

— Jake Ciely, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Some of the most common include irregular periods, hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, mood changes, vaginal dryness, brain fog and joint pain as hormone levels begin to fluctuate, according to Mayo Clinic.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of joint

Verb

Dick Grayson and Jason Todd, voted to join the crew union IATSE in an election that concluded on Tuesday.

— Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026
The group concluded that consuming up to 400 milligrams of caffeine daily — up to five, 8-ounce cups of coffee — is unlikely to cause harm in most adults.

— Anahad O’Connor, Washington Post, 21 July 2026

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