as in performances
an entertainment featuring singing or the playing of musical instruments
during the summer various groups give concerts on the town green
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as in arranges
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 collaborates
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 concerts
Leah Nylen, Bloomberg, 9 Apr. 2026
Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that raises funds that go to music education, scholarships, concerts, and therapy programs in Los Angeles County.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
The band will not be performing at these installations, although the band recently announced plans to play 20 concerts on different continents per year, starting in 2027.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Buckingham also accused her of showing up at the family's homes, taping picture collages of herself and the Fleetwood Mac rocker to the family's mailboxes, and appearing at one of Buckingham's concerts, making threats.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
Industry leaders say younger visitors are increasingly viewing skiing as a social experience, prompting resorts to add events, concerts and other activities beyond traditional skiing.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Promoters were forced to offer refunds to ticket holders after four of the band’s members were absent from the concerts.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026
Jacobs went on to record more than 10,000 concerts, with increasingly sophisticated equipment, over four decades in Chicago and other cities.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
In 2019, however, the Justice Department concluded that Live Nation had violated the decree by threatening to withhold concerts from venues considering competing ticket providers.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, live events such as concerts experienced a significant boom.
—Leah Nylen, Bloomberg, 9 Apr. 2026
Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that raises funds that go to music education, scholarships, concerts, and therapy programs in Los Angeles County.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
The band will not be performing at these installations, although the band recently announced plans to play 20 concerts on different continents per year, starting in 2027.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Buckingham also accused her of showing up at the family's homes, taping picture collages of herself and the Fleetwood Mac rocker to the family's mailboxes, and appearing at one of Buckingham's concerts, making threats.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
Industry leaders say younger visitors are increasingly viewing skiing as a social experience, prompting resorts to add events, concerts and other activities beyond traditional skiing.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Promoters were forced to offer refunds to ticket holders after four of the band’s members were absent from the concerts.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026
Jacobs went on to record more than 10,000 concerts, with increasingly sophisticated equipment, over four decades in Chicago and other cities.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
In 2019, however, the Justice Department concluded that Live Nation had violated the decree by threatening to withhold concerts from venues considering competing ticket providers.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
Some scenes are set at fan signing events and concerts awash with colorful light sticks and placards.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerts
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Bob Baker’s Highland Park home was originally built as the York Theater in 1925, hosting movies and vaudeville performances during that era.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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But Fallon isn't merely a lookalike used during performances to convincingly pull off the trick.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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Hence the social contract on which proto-citizens situated behind the veil of ignorance would agree, arranges social and economic inequalities in such a manner as to make the worst off as well off as possible; economic policies would benefit the well-being of the least advantaged.—
George G. Szpiro,
Big Think,
9 Apr. 2026
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This technology arranges pocketed coils in a honeycomb-style hexagonal matrix rather than traditional straight rows, allowing weight to be distributed more evenly across the mattress surface.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Above all, in targeting their next GM to work with head coach Kevin O’Connell, the Vikings are hoping to establish an infrastructure that collaborates as much in practice as in theory.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The first release of an eight-album series in which American composer and pianist Michael Harrison collaborates with a global assortment of artists combining Eastern and Western musical traditions.—
Arts Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Cannes Film Festival is not only one of the most glamorous and star-studded film festivals of the year, but it’s grown into a strong launching pad for Oscar contenders.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
9 Apr. 2026
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The film has screened at more than 85 festivals across some 40 countries since its Sundance breakthrough, picking up the jury prize at the inaugural SXSW London in 2025.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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When a willing seller negotiates a fair price with the state of Florida to sell their land, the return on the investment for the state of Florida is huge.—
Joe Murphy,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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The chief of staff manages White House staff, organizes the president's time and schedule, directs and manages policy development, negotiates legislation, and keeps in contact with other departments and legislators.—
Doris Alvarez Cea,
Florida Times-Union,
16 Mar. 2026
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If the weather cooperates, tonight's livestream could offer one of the last chances to catch a glimpse of Orion in deep space before its fiery journey back through Earth's atmosphere.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Combine that with annual appearances from the country’s best music ensembles and this fest is a sure winner no matter who is on stage — at least when the weather cooperates.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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They must be formally submitted to the International Astronomical Union after the mission concludes.—
Ryan Brennan
April 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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That concludes today’s newsletter.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The real protagonist of the story is Jeremy, whose character is crafted with a daring inventiveness that unites intellectual perspective and love.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Despite its many downsides, gasoline unites Americans in a common plight.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Concerts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concerts. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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