CONCRETION Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

concretion

noun

Definition of concretion

as in absorption

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Recent Examples of concretion Love boasts no inherent magic by which these differences may be neatly expunged; each one must be resolved, or left open, in the total concretion of experience. — Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2024 The museum was interested and asked to keep it to work on it to take off the many layers on concretion on it. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2024 Parade sets out to go beyond the novel’s habitual concretion, to undo our attachment to the stability of selfhood and its social markers. — Nicholas Dames, The Atlantic, 14 June 2024 The head of the ankylosaur still partly encased in the concretion it was discovered in. — Jeanne Timmons, Ars Technica, 25 Jan. 2023 See All Example Sentences for concretion

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Noun

Fiber helps slow the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream, while the fat and protein in peanut butter further slow digestion.

— Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2026
Researchers have investigated oral films as a potential delivery platform for peptides, although achieving reliable absorption and bioavailability remains a significant challenge, according to 2026 research.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of absorption

Noun

This variation may occur because citric acid inhibits bubble coalescence, similar to the additives in Diet Coke.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026
Despite his individual excellence, Forsberg deferred to the Kings’ recent coalescence.

— Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026

Definition of coalescence

Noun

The project came to Audible via its integration with Wondery; Hart shepherded the project.

— Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
The ring was from Alabama’s Burrell-Slater High School, a segregated school for Black students that closed in 1969 amid racial integration.

— Sydney Page, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of integration

Noun

Some believed that phallic icons served as protective amulets against infertility and evil spirits, thus leading to their incorporation in performances, art, and architecture.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
Incumbent Linda Budge, who has been on the City Council since the city’s incorporation in 2003, is running for reelection in the 5th District against Tegan Mauldin and Lilia Darbinyan.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of incorporation

Noun

The botched merger proved costly, and its fallout is ongoing.

— Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2026
Among the headliners on Monday were Banijay Entertainment chairman Jeff Zucker and CEO Marco Bassetti discussing what the future holds following the merger of Banijay and All3Media to create the world’s largest independent production group.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of merger

Noun

This expansion of Hoodoo’s geography and urban shift also brought about a level of homogenization and the decline of regional distinctions.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
While Hyatt and Marriott continue significant investment, some industry veterans express concern about the potential homogenization of the all-inclusive experience, advocating for local authenticity.

— Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of homogenization

Noun

In advance of Tuesday’s formal commingling of assets, TNT Sports chairman and CEO Luis Silberwasser informed staffers of his imminent departure from the company.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 5 Oct. 2026
The commingling of late night and overtly liberal politics has been a narrative for a decade now, ever since Colbert’s ratings skyrocketed (for engaging in them) and Jimmy Fallon’s tanked (for not) in the president’s first term.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of commingling

Noun

For larger workloads, batch processing can handle multiple files for tasks such as conversion, merging, compression, OCR, printing, encryption, and adding or removing watermarks.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
Prediction markets enable a more complete merging of the financial with the social and linguistic than social media has been able to achieve.

— Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

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