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concretes

verb

present tense third-person singular of concrete
1
as in hardens
to become physically firm or solid the mortar slowly concreted in the mold

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2
as in mixes
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 Synonyms for concretes
  1. hardens
  2. mixes
  3. freezes
  4. combines
  5. blends
  6. composites
  7. merges
  8. integrates
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  • Dependency that hardens into a veto over consequential machine action is not, and the distance between the two is a design decision, made early, usually by people nobody told was making a sovereignty call.
    — Dr. Aditya Vikram Kashyap, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Poland hardens its border Poland has also boosted its military preparedness.
    — Anna Noryskiewicz, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of hardens
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  • But some critics found the book as preposterous as the Betty Crocker cake mixes the Prices tote with them across the Atlantic.
    — Casey Cep, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The Los Angeles museum mixes the work of populist painters, commercial illustrators and comic artists with the kind of fine artists more associated with major museums.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of mixes
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  • Lizzie takes up the ax while Bridget freezes at the sight of Bertha’s gut spilling all over the floor, which causes some tension between the two protagonists.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Continue regular weekly watering to keep the soil moist but not soggy until the ground freezes.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of freezes
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  • Organizers say the initiative combines nutrition and education, providing seniors with healthy food options while offering resources about Alzheimer's prevention and brain health.
    — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Conventional tape combines the adhesive material on a backing that’s typically a different, mostly plastic film or paper.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of combines
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  • The story blends gothic atmosphere, psychological intrigue and erotic thriller elements into a contemporary, high-concept reinvention of the classic tale.
    — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The Sea Ranch Lodge, a focal point of a Northern California getaway destination that blends minimalist design with the rocky shores and meadows of the Sonoma County coastline, might have a growth spurt in its future.
    — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of blends
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  • Ceramic matrix composites Ceramic matrix composites contain ceramic fibers embedded inside a ceramic matrix.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • So, what allows the Structeryx FRP composites to exceed standard composite performance?
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026
Definition of composites
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  • Samsung Galaxy Smartphone Deal The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra merges pocket-sized convenience with tablet-sized productivity.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026
  • On Burbank’s Magnolia Boulevard, Catnip Coalition Vintage Mall merges owner Meghan Cassaday’s love for thrifting and cats.
    — Yvonne Villaseñor, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of merges
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  • Peloton already integrates with Apple Health, Fitbit and Garmin Connect.
    — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Both an aging circuit and its backup system failed earlier Monday, impacting the Philadelphia TRACON facility, which integrates radar approach control and air traffic control operations.
    — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
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“Concretes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concretes. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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