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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  • This buildup, called plaque, narrows and hardens the arteries, causing health problems.
    — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Oil prices are ticking up, as Iran hardens its stance over control of the Strait of Hormuz and other demands to end the war, dashing hopes for a quick deal to reopen the waterway.
    — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of hardens
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  • The footage mixes high-speed chases and explosive action with comedic beats, framing a story built around chaos, mismatched heroism and rising stakes as the mission unfolds.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Everyone seemingly watches them — and a little tennis — with a $23 Honey Deuce in one hand, swaying to DJ Trizz’s mixes on the sound system.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixes
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  • The second drug is a paralytic that freezes the body from the outside in, creating the effect that the person is peacefully asleep.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The vehicle clearly recognizes the obstacles in the way and freezes in place for around a minute, occasionally fidgeting with the steering wheel and pulsing the brakes.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of freezes
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  • The stronger approach combines verification, practical assessment, and human oversight at the points where a hiring decision carries the most risk.
    — Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The research combines that approach with CAD data, inspection information and the capabilities of the robot itself.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of combines
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  • The company blends the visual identity of the larger XSR family with modern entry-level components, shrinking the basic ingredients into a package that's easier to ride, cheaper to run, and far less intimidating.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Consider this swivel papasan chair, for instance, which blends classic style with modern comfort, or this textured side table that adds a refined touch while keeping your snacks and drinks within reach.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of blends
Verb
  • So, what allows the Structeryx FRP composites to exceed standard composite performance?
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026
Definition of composites
Verb
  • Nevertheless, everything just merges into one, even at times of high drama, such as Middlesbrough’s stirring run to the 2006 UEFA Cup final.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Olga Yastremska/Getty Images Getting married typically merges a lot of financial decisions.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of merges
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  • South Korea surged ahead on the strength of its giant conglomerates like Samsung, which integrates multiple stages of the supply chain.
    — John Liu, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Rheinmetall revealed that the system integrates state-of-the-art sensor technology, network capability and strong resilience to GNSS interference through a high degree of autonomy enable deployment even in demanding operational scenarios.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
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