CONCRETELY Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

concretely

adverb

Definition of concretely

as in specifically

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Recent Examples of concretely The Canucks have sported cement shoes and now sit concretely at the bottom of the standings. — Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2026 This means talking about what the company is concretely doing rather than generalized commentary. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026 The show provides several abstract theories but never concretely explains what the island is. — Janey Tracey, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026 More concretely, this means reactivating the brand and stabilizing the business. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 19 Jan. 2026 But in the near term, investors may still be flighty, unless something concretely reassuring, such as Oracle achieving positive cash flow, reassures them the snapping sound is just a twig in the forest. — Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2025 The doctrine of the containment of communism thus gave birth to a more concretely geopolitical—as opposed to nebulously civilizational—West, soon embodied in new institutions such as NATO, an integrating Europe, and the OECD. — Stewart Patrick, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2025

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Prosecutors specifically named two addresses tied to the longtime real estate developer, including a museum in Concord associated with Willow View Associates.

— Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
And specifically with regard to crime stories, the best ones are always really about what lies behind the decision, or the impetus, to commit crimes in the first place.

— Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 6 July 2026

Definition of specifically

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User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

— Christopher Harris, CBS News, 1 July 2026
User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

— Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Definition of expressly

Adverb

When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
In severe cases, particularly when other treatments have failed, a hysterectomy with or without removal of the ovaries may also be considered.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of particularly

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Before your cookout, walk your yard and check for hives, especially near sheds, eaves or thick shrubs.

— Sharon Wu, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Some of these storms could be severe and deliver damaging wind gusts, but any thunderstorm will contain lightning — a major danger for any outdoor activities, especially for anyone trying to escape the heat in or on the water.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

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