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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However unsustainable as a business model, those conditions gave rise to passionate work, and the collective fervor of cast and crew is reflected in the film’s thrillingly intense images.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
16 Apr. 2026
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Filmed over thirteen years, Crocodile follows their homemade film collective as creativity becomes a lifeline and a bold act of rewriting their futures.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 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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Follow the market’s Instagram account to learn about the incoming Syrian chef following an outgoing Persian counterpart, and to learn about collaborative dinners, like the one happening Monday featuring Martinez, Previte and Indigenous food activist and cookbook author Sean Sherman.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Rancho Santa Fe Community Center is inviting local parents of babies and toddlers to participate in a collaborative Brainstorming Session designed to shape new early‑childhood programs launching in fall 2026.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Host City agreement signed by outgoing Mayor Eric Garcetti deferred such unpleasant details to be negotiated later.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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Chan Phung, Head of Acquisitions, and Ben Wilkinson, VP Business Affairs, negotiated the deal on behalf of Searchlight with Temple Hill Entertainment and UTA Independent Film Group.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
15 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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Hope United — a joint effort of the Los Angeles Mission and Hope the Mission — is helping organize the event, which will feature music, giveaways and multiple volunteer shifts.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Cerina Fairfax had asked the court to award joint legal custody, with the children primarily residing with her while Justin Fairfax would have a visitation schedule, according to the filing.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Thirty Years’ War, which was concluded by the Peace of Westphalia, in 1648, spread across mainland Europe and killed some eight million people.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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At the time, the Justice Department concluded that the Office of the Director of National Intelligence lacked jurisdiction over allegations involving a president’s private conversations with a fellow head of state.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Concerted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concerted. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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