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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
Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
The museum also has an experimental concrete house designed by award-winning architect Dave Sellers that can be booked for stays.
—Megan Margulies, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 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
But if there are concrete steps to implement it, I am concerned.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
The museum also has an experimental concrete house designed by award-winning architect Dave Sellers that can be booked for stays.
—Megan Margulies, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 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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This movie oozes style — and actual undead sludge, occasionally — along with Cody’s signature sense of humor.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Spoken shade amongst the group is as plentiful as actual shade is absent in LA’s concrete desert, and the trio tosses it around with the casual dominance of Shohei Ohtani.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Santos Jimenez remains in good physical shape, with Debbie Jimenez noting that her father-in-law would likely be going for a walk after the interview.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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But his unconventional and physical style of play as a 6-foot-2, 235-pound quarterback is what endears him to them on the field.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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That specific request was made because those three drugs combine to make BAM, a powerful animal sedative that authorities allege Barry used to kill his wife.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Choosing the right backpack for all your specific travel needs is not a one size fits all exercise.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Numerous gunshots can be heard as the officers fire their weapons, but the video freezes just before Green is shot, which Hoskin said was due to the graphic content.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Modern techniques like freezing herbs in oil or quick-pickling veggies keeps that spirit alive.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Monroe’s directions call for mixing in the onions and celery raw.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2025
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Add the flour and mix on low until the dough mostly comes together into a dry ball, about 3 minutes.—
Katie Parla,
Saveur,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But still, 10 days with no real food suuuuuuuuuuuucks.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Inspired by real life, much of her work serves as testimony.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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If Pauli’s theory of neutrinos were correct, then each of these sets of reactions, both fission and fusion, would emit neutrinos each with a substantial amount of energy (in the ~MeV, or mega-electron-volt, range) to them.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
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And few will qualify for the New Jersey family’s tutoring job, as the listing details some substantial requirements.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Team it with ballet flats or sneakers for a casual day of apple-picking or tailgating this season, or dress it up with tights and boots for holiday celebrations and other special occasions.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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At the end of the day, that is what makes this show so special, rather than just another dance show, is because there’s an actual technique book based off of these dances that you guys are watching the couples dance.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Concrete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concrete. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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