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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
Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
More than 3,200 concrete barriers have been positioned lining both sides of the racing surface and along the pit lane.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2026
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
There is no protective infrastructure like concrete blocks, or even plastic posts, and bicyclists often travel in a narrow strip of street between lines of parked cars and traffic.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
More than 3,200 concrete barriers have been positioned lining both sides of the racing surface and along the pit lane.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2026
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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But what made that quote so incredible were not the actual words, but rather the face on the person saying it.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Dec. 2025
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Planning starts months in advance, Kathy Evers says, but the actual decorating only takes about five days, with the help of some 100 volunteers.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
11 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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After the children were removed from her care, King was granted supervised visitation of their kids, while Edmonds received sole physical custody, according to Us Weekly, which was first to report the news.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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Buoyed by rave reviews from critics and audiences alike, the film has since turned into this awards season's juggernaut, with Taylor's deeply physical, raw, and emotionally improvisational performance receiving a lion's share of the praise.—
Chase Infiniti,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Different genes for different cytokines, growth factors or other proteins could be swapped in to target specific diseases of the ocular surface, potentially extending the approach beyond corneal wounds to chronic inflammatory conditions.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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In South Asian households, a child’s disability triggers a specific kind of family crisis that most American clinicians are not trained to recognize.—
Ritu Goel,
STAT,
15 June 2026
Verb
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On April 10 this year, Mbappe obtained a court order to freeze PSG’s accounts.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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Irrigate all plantings at least 24 hours before hard-freezing weather if the soil is dry.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Drug dealers mix fentanyl, because of its potency and low cost, with other drugs including heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine, which increases the likelihood of a fatal dose, according to the DEA.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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The Vikings mixed him in with some of the second-team defenders during minicamp.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Not only without the ball, their were moments of real quality when Cape Verde recovered possession, zipping the ball around the Spanish pressure and often looking to play their way out with short passes into midfield.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Newsom doesn’t collect any real revenue from his podcast, but did report collecting more than $100,000 in publication fee and royalties last year for books he’s written.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Three of the top four most substantial percentage increases are in the Mexican host cities of Mexico City, Monterrey and Guadalajara.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
10 Dec. 2025
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This marks the second substantial winter storm to belt the region in less than a week.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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The resolution creating the committee focused on Willis' hiring of special prosecutor Nathan Wade to lead the election interference case.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Dec. 2025
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When the operator made a special announcement, that was Higgs' cue to get down on one knee and pop the question.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Concrete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concrete. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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