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
  • More specifically, nutmeg and cloves add subtle warmth, while black pepper and bay leaves add a sharp and herbaceous undertone.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
  • For example, defining what specifically the company is willing to pay a premium for, instead of making those calls on a case-by-case basis.
    Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Federal law prohibits debt collectors from collecting any amount — including interest, fees or other charges — unless those amounts are expressly authorized by the original contract or permitted under applicable state law.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 July 2026
  • The statute does not expressly address how its notice requirements apply in that circumstance.
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Adverb
  • Still, Joe’s criticism of Nathan’s negative energy is fair, particularly when his defeatist attitude is contrasted with Aesha’s absolute gameness.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Scandalwood is a particularly sexy woodsy scent, designed in collaboration with founder Douglas Little and burlesque legend Dita von Teese.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • In this tall, slender building though, there’s a feel of being tucked away in the eaves of a guesthouse on some cobblestoned European side street, especially after the long and creaky elevator ride.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Drivers are advised to be especially careful during morning and evening commutes when more deer are crossing roadways.
    Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

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“Concretely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concretely. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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