concretely

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Recent Examples of concretely So are Korean workers reacting concretely to Hyundai’s early plans? John Werner, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Trump spoke now not only to distract from his sputtering Iran war and its effects on the economy, but also because his attempts to concretely interfere with the 2026 election thus far have almost all failed. David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026 The show provides several abstract theories but never concretely explains what the island is. Janey Tracey, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026 The Canucks have sported cement shoes and now sit concretely at the bottom of the standings. Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concretely
Adverb
  • Lee said lawmakers could still introduce legislation specifically addressing the electric-shock glove before the legislative session ends on August 31.
    Steve Large, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Tuesday’s lawsuit specifically asks the court to stop Carr from moving forward with the license challenge.
    Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • But the bill would not expressly require a verifiable evidence chain across the different systems involved, from when a user initiates a task to the final outcome.
    Aashis Luitel, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026
  • GLP-1s can change that reality for heavier women, who are increasingly turning to the drugs expressly to slim down.
    Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Max’s arrival is particularly propitious because Max is still sore from Nathan’s betrayal, so if Max can get on Joe’s good side by respecting his authority, Joe can reward him with the lead position.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Stepping inside feels like entering a particularly stylish home—all cozy corners, warm tones, and soft furnishings.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • If especially juicy, lightly blot with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The offseason especially has turned into showcase opportunities for players across social media and beyond, either casually or in tournament form.
    Omar Jimenez, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026

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“Concretely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concretely. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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