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

Mansell has not yet launched a concerted TikTok strategy, even though women between 18 and 24 are among Formula 1’s fastest-growing audiences. — Jacques Ledbetter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 The network has made a concerted effort to invest in comedy since re-launching at the beginning of this year. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 22 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerted

Adjective

Like many of his fellow countrymen, Buji was inspired by the thought that this collective crossing could somehow unlock his dream of reaching Spain and starting a new life in Europe.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Other team-period notes With the second team in the same period, running back Brashard Smith caught a quick pass from Justin Fields and juked a defender, triggering a collective gasp from the crowd.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

Definition of collective

Verb

The detail arranged the traffic stop on the other side of the island, in front of the Lihue post office, under the assumption that Brun would surrender peacefully in such a public location.

— Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026
After the living room, Birdie wandered to the dining room, where she was cast into an underwater light, the sun sifting through the plants arranged by the long window.

— Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of arranged

Verb

Olivia Rodrigo has collaborated with LEGO on five new building sets, becoming the first musician to receive dedicated LEGO collections.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Having collaborated with his parents since the late 1980s, Berenstain was no stranger to furthering the family legacy.

— Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of collaborated

Verb

The deal was negotiated between Sony Pictures Classics and CAA Media Finance on behalf of the filmmakers, with The Veterans overseeing international rights.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 July 2026
One hearing in January 2025 involved a plea agreement calling for a 60-day sentence negotiated between prosecutors and defense attorneys.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026

Definition of negotiated

Verb

All of this has happened without the glare of the national spotlight and amid muted public outcry, as local and state leaders have largely cooperated with the federal government.

— Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 27 July 2026
No involvement of drugs or alcohol is suspected, and both drivers cooperated with the investigation, with neither cited for the collision.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 25 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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