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

This research demonstrates how ultra-hard materials respond to severe mechanical shock, providing insights into energy absorption during high-speed impacts.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
Both come as capsules, powders, teas, and tinctures, and some include piperine to boost absorption.

— Patricia Weiser, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 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

According to the Army, its integration process is non-destructive, meaning attaching the kit does not permanently alter the underlying munition.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Both Iowa’s Josh Turek and Texas’ James Talarico promised to break up vertical integration between insurance companies, pharmacy benefit managers, and pharmacies.

— Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Time, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of integration

Noun

Greg Dulcich had and the impact the incorporation of the tight end in the passing attack can have on the offense moving forward.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
Rancho Cordova has grown by nearly 47% since its incorporation, but a central gathering place on this scale has yet to take shape.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of incorporation

Noun

As the votes came in, SpaceX and Tesla shares dropped, as investors perhaps questioned if a potential merger between those firms may now be in doubt, with Musk’s political foes back in power and in a position to add friction.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 4 Nov. 2026
Cahillane joined the company in January and paused work on plans to split the company in two, a move that would have reversed the blockbuster $46 billion merger from a decade ago.

— Maggie Roth, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of merger

Noun

This homogenization was already underway with the rise of the Instagram Face, characterized by prominent cheekbones, fuller lips, sharp jawlines and lifted eyes.

— Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026
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

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

Moreover, Shortreed noted that Disney’s collaborations showcase a merging of creative visions while focusing on craftsmanship and storytelling.

— Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
DoorDash said the merging of the two companies will give customers more options at lower prices and offer more freedom and earning opportunities to the independent contractors who make the deliveries.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

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