concrete 1 of 2

adjective

(ˌ)kän-ˈkrēt How to pronounce concrete (audio)
Definition of concretenext
1
as in actual
existing in fact and not merely as a possibility concrete evidence, and not just a theory, must be presented at a trial

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2
as in physical
relating to or composed of matter concrete objects like rocks and trees

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3
as in specific
of a particular or exact sort offered a practical, concrete solution to the problem

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concrete

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verb

ˈkän-ˌkrēt How to pronounce concrete (audio)
1
as in to freeze
to become physically firm or solid the mortar slowly concreted in the mold

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2
as in to mix
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout a choral work that concretes music and dance into a stunning theatrical experience

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Recent Examples of concrete
Adjective
Wolle said the organization submitted recommendations and concrete plans to different levels of government before the Belleville attack. — Ariella Noveck, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 That said, the agreement appears to stop short of any concrete purchase commitment, and the two-month trade truce extension appears constrained compared to analysts’ pre-summit expectations of at least six months. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
The Art Deco world of Poirot has long since been concreted over by some ’70s town planners, and the Miss Marple chintzy rural drawing room is not a place that many people frequent. — Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025 Number four, the history of the space concreted our decision to work there. — Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for concrete
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concrete
  1. actual
  2. physical
  3. specific
  4. freeze
  5. mix
  6. real
  7. substantial
  8. special
Adjective
  • The longer the song goes on, the more the relentless pulse of the drums starts to seem indifferent and mechanical, an actual machine with no awareness of human life, while the drones grow longer and feel more and more like deep sighs.
    — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The company disputes that 27 odor complaints since 2024 and 67 videos of work being done outside permitted hours referenced in a city staff report represent actual violations of the city’s noise, odor and operating hour rules.
    — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of actual
Adjective
  • Sometimes there isn’t enough time, mental, emotional, or physical capacity to take on another commitment, and that’s okay, too.
    — Jasmine Johnson, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Rather than simply detecting physical obstacles, the system distinguishes between different types of messes and household objects to optimize cleaning strategies.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of physical
Adjective
  • In addition, only officers who have completed one of five specific agency training courses can conduct vehicle stops.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Each critic portrayed the historical monument as an object of reverence owing to age, with specific reference to the psycho-historical implications of restoration or, conversely, of neglect.
    — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of specific
Verb
  • As a result of the layoffs and mass cancellation of contracts in early 2025, millions of NIH websites have been effectively frozen for nearly 18 months.
    — Megan Molteni, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Cuts are planned to come, in part, from freezing wages for public sector workers like teachers.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of freeze
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  • Architectural Digest reports that designers are mixing vintage nightstands, upholstered chairs, wood furniture and lighting into contemporary spaces.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Earlier this month, my colleague Christopher Reynolds in Travel put together a list of 13 fall travel ideas, from California deserts to the coast, with a couple of mountain destinations mixed in.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of mix
Adjective
  • In July, Anthropic described three instances where its Claude models accessed the internet during an evaluation and gained unauthorized access to the real systems of three different organizations.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The Taurus Moon opposes Venus in Scorpio, highlighting the gap between what feels comfortable and what creates real closeness.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of real
Adjective
  • That range gives a launcher positioned on Yonaguni the ability to threaten ships operating across a substantial area around the island and toward Taiwan.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The Underline’s construction is expected to wrap up by December, years early thanks to a substantial federal grant.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of substantial
Adjective
  • In the art context, institutions like Art Basel continue to craft special rules to accommodate the new money that only emerging markets like crypto seem able to supply.
    — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • An ever-changing lineup of special Balinese cultural experiences is also part of the private club deal.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
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