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concreting

verb

present participle of concrete
1
as in freezing
to become physically firm or solid the mortar slowly concreted in the mold

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2
as in mixing
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 concreting
  1. freezing
  2. mixing
  3. hardening
  4. combining
  5. integrating
  6. merging
  7. blending
  8. amalgamating
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  • Before our planet had oceans, air, or even a solid surface, the raw ingredients for life were already brewing in the dark, freezing fringes of the early Solar System.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The state is seven years into an insurance market contraction, with regulated carriers freezing business or dropping large blocs of policies.
    — Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of freezing
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  • But these women were ahead of their time, mixing folk tunecraft and punk aggro.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Considering how the Heat have maximized heart and hustle, mixing in significant development, keeping Pelle from free agency appears prudent.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of mixing
Verb
  • September is near the end of the season, so avoid high-nitrogen doses, which can interfere with tuber hardening and storage.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Hope for finding survivors is fading as rescuers race against time and quickly hardening mud.
    — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of hardening
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  • The incentive would stack on top of state tax credits, combining to create the world’s most generous subsidies for film and TV.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
  • At Folklore, the group is also working with Kansas City DJ FK Menace on a performance combining mariachi and DJ music.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of combining
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  • Lucaj also envisions the store as a connection between New York and Paris café culture, and has partnered with nearby La Perle, commissioning a custom mural and creating a bespoke coffee experience as part of integrating into the neighborhood.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Disney has also been integrating its ESPN programming into Disney+.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of integrating
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  • According to Tianmushan Laboratory, the arrangement is intended to prevent shock waves generated around the nose and wings from merging into a stronger wave, while the rear configuration helps redistribute and weaken the shock waves.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The Murdochs more recently have explored merging the two sides of their empire once more.
    — Maddy Lauria, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of merging
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  • Curate your own Southeast Florida experience by blending iconic luxury with its local secrets.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • For people who hate the texture, blending is what makes the whole thing work.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of blending
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  • Moreover, Skida had been amalgamating preseason orders with instant stock in the same retail order flows, creating a host of complicated inventory issues.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • To Coimbra, some key questions involved amalgamating real-life characters into fictionalized ones while still honoring victims and survivors, as well as faithfully recreating the look and feel of the time.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026
Definition of amalgamating
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“Concreting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concreting. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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