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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
Susan Choi, Literary Hub, 5 June 2025
Those conditions include paying the remainder of the $130,000 in fines owed to the county, having 24-hour security on site and building a 25-foot buffer zone between the shelter and its neighbors with landscaping, a ditch and a concrete wall.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 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
On its back cover is a picture of me, sitting against a textured concrete wall, lit and airbrushed to heaven.
—Susan Choi, Literary Hub, 5 June 2025
Those conditions include paying the remainder of the $130,000 in fines owed to the county, having 24-hour security on site and building a 25-foot buffer zone between the shelter and its neighbors with landscaping, a ditch and a concrete wall.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 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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In the season’s last few episodes, however, the show leans hard into its real-world inspiration, casting actual pros like Collin Morikawa as themselves.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
4 June 2025
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Karpf urged people to input their DEXA score and other criteria into the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) and consult physicians who understand the shortcomings of DEXA for a fuller assessment of their actual bone density and risk of fragility fractures.—
Jia H. Jung,
Mercury News,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Translating a physical place into perfume is no small feat.—
Austa Somvichian-Clausen,
Robb Report,
15 June 2025
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Utilizing a commercial high-fidelity inkjet printer, that digital map was converted into a physical two-layer mask printed onto an ultra-thin clear polymer film.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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None of the companies had any comment on specific deals.—
Allison Lampert,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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North American availability and pricing haven't been officially confirmed for this specific edition, but estimates based on potential importation suggest a possible starting point slightly over US $180,000.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 June 2025
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Half a world away, in Washington, D.C., President Trump signed an executive order with a Sharpie, freezing almost all foreign aid.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
13 June 2025
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The next year, in January 2024, a dealer told Mitsubishi the software would freeze up and stop responding.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Week in Review Asian equities were mixed overnight as Korea and Taiwan outperformed while Mainland China’s STAR Board and India underperformed.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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While the 10-year-old Kindred is an irreverent cocktail bar with a heavy metal soundtrack and Mothership mixes tropical drinks in a space-y, far out atmosphere, Vulture is decidedly more grown-up.—
Candice Woo,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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That's pretty high in today's electric-mobility market, but the real problem for the new VanMoof will be regaining rider loyalty and trust.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 June 2025
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That seems like a very high number and could create real problems.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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Health insurers - losers The bill includes substantial funding cuts for the U.S. Medicaid program, with fiscal hawks pushing for cuts to partly offset the cost of the bill's tax components.—
Shashwat Chauhan,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Not every center with substantial research output was free from internal strife, however.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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The strong French presence was also the result of a special collaboration between the French Institute in Spain, ECAM, and the TV market Conecta Fiction & Entertainment to bring select number of French producers to Madrid and follow up Conecta market next week in the nearby Spanish city of Cuenca.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
14 June 2025
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No Hana offers a new special Omakase Platter for Two, perfect for date night.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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“Concrete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concrete. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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