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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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as in physical
relating to or composed of matter
concrete objects like rocks and trees
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as in specific
of a particular or exact sort
offered a practical, concrete solution to the problem
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as in to freeze
to become physically firm or solid
the mortar slowly concreted in the mold
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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
Chris Willman, Variety, 29 June 2025
Many blamed the concrete roof crash on rampant government corruption and negligence in state infrastructure projects, leading to recurring mass protests.
—Jovana Gec, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2025
Reuters reported one member of the group concreted himself to the street while others stuck themselves to it, using what looked like to be the same method adopted in Thursday's airport disruptions.
—Peter Aitken, Fox News, 14 July 2023
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Adjective
The new David Geffen Galleries, which will not open for art exhibition purposes until April 2026, encompass 110,000 square feet, on the upper floor of a new 350,000-foot concrete building that begins on the historical LACMA campus and extends across Wilshire Blvd.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 29 June 2025
Many blamed the concrete roof crash on rampant government corruption and negligence in state infrastructure projects, leading to recurring mass protests.
—Jovana Gec, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
Verb
Number four, the history of the space concreted our decision to work there.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2025
Reuters reported one member of the group concreted himself to the street while others stuck themselves to it, using what looked like to be the same method adopted in Thursday's airport disruptions.
—Peter Aitken, Fox News, 14 July 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concrete
Adjective
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The idea is facially absurd, but that is ultimately what this opinion is opening the door to, while not having the integrity to make any determination on the actual merits of the unlawful proclamation.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2025
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Even without actual mucus, suction cups with a water seal have been found to hang onto things 55 times longer than those without.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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Fuel costs and physical exhaustion—combined with the general chaos that defined the Grateful Dead’s mid-’70s era—ultimately forced the band to abandon the system after less than a year, retiring it following their October 1974 shows at San Francisco’s Winterland.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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After the loss of her child, the woman was hospitalized due to her declining mental and physical health.—
Lauren-Kennedy Brown,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Flavors can span sweet, bitter, acidic, fatty and creamy, with specific tasting notes that might include cacao, blue cheese, pumpkin, or even bacon or chives.—
Tom Downey,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 June 2025
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By pinpointing specific areas where AI can make a quick impact, like root cause analysis, predictive maintenance or knowledge management, the value can be immediate while keeping the enterprise rollout manageable.—
Andreas Eschbach,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Transporter 14's upper stage proceeded to deploy its payloads and release a plume of rocket propellant prior to re-entering Earth's atmosphere, which quickly froze and reflected sunlight, becoming visible to eagle-eyed stargazers in Europe.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
25 June 2025
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Treasury holdings and access to SWIFT can be frozen at any time.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Tamar Bates projected to mix of NBA teams Bates’ standout showing at pre-draft combines improved his draft projections.—
Andy Theobald,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2025
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Six bartenders were asked to mix certain cocktails in a bid to beat the robotic system in a taste-test challenge.—
Gabriel Snyder,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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The person behind the schoolboy video, which defended Duterte, claimed to the news agency that the views shared were collected from real students.—
Cecilia Hult,
Fortune,
28 June 2025
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Jordan Campbell: What Filipe Luis has created at Flamengo is a real testament to what having a clear coaching vision can do.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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This, coupled with liquidity issues, can lead to cash flow crises, forcing sales at substantial discounts.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The spending will be paid for, in part, through substantial cuts to social safety net programs.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Musk, who served in a special White House post that ended May 30, became sharply critical of Trump’s package of legislative priorities that congressional agencies have said will raise deficit spending and the national debt.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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These days, shapewear isn't just reserved for special occasions.—
Michelle Rostamian,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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“Concrete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concrete. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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