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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
Vera Lucia Pappaterra,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Their name may not have the recognition of a Cathy or Cox, but their company Quikrete is the largest producer of concrete and cement mixes in the United States and Canada.
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Irene Wright,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
Rogan compared the experience of becoming famous as a child to concrete.
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Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
21 Dec. 2025
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City officials committed to investigating, Lopez said, but advocates have not seen concrete action or an official visit to verify the conditions inside.
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Vera Lucia Pappaterra,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Their name may not have the recognition of a Cathy or Cox, but their company Quikrete is the largest producer of concrete and cement mixes in the United States and Canada.
—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Verb
Much of that growth has been concreted at the very top.
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Preston Fore,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
Rogan compared the experience of becoming famous as a child to concrete.
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Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
21 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concrete
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Countrywide, wine, beer, spirits and other newer forms of alcohol are categorized according to beverage type and are taxed often regardless of actual alcohol content or other states’ policies.
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This anxiety often leads to rumination, where individuals endlessly ponder potential outcomes without actual preparation, mistakenly equating thinking with problem-solving.
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Balogun crashed into Bosnia’s Tarik Muharemović, landing his foot on top of Muharemović’s during the physical match.
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Hawaiian Tropic’s zinc oxide formula, a physical UV blocker, brushes on with a matte, translucent finish and leaves no white cast on most skin tones.
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Even though the film had no specific political focus.
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The specific programs targeted by the EPA regulate emissions from vehicles, lawn and garden equipment, and generators.
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Gupta considers the blanket rent freeze a blunt tool that doesn't adequately address the affordability crisis.
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Identity monitoring service Aura can also freeze your credit without requiring you to contact the credit bureaus.
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Wall Street was mixed in light trading early Thursday as chip stocks fell further and oil prices dipped near their levels before the Iran war began.
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As the amiable leader of Shinyribs, Russell and his colleagues mix rock, country, Texas blues, New Orleans funk, Memphis soul and more into an enjoyable, good-timey, bar-band blend.
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But the real irony is that the British have teamed up with the Indigenous Seneca population, who loathe the French.
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All her friends and family have tried to convince her this is not a real situation and she is being scammed.
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The amount was $2, but in a world where a farmworker’s wages might only be $5 a day, that was substantial, said Dahmer’s son, Dennis Dahmer Sr.
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The breadth of the acquisition represented by the two gifts establishes the Menil Collection as one of the most substantial repositories of Winters’ work in the United States, the museum said.
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The Kelce brothers have a special royal guest joining their podcast before the Swift wedding extravaganza.
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Back in December 2023, Travis opened up about receiving a special gift from his new brother-in-law, who was dressed as Santa.
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“Concrete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concrete. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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