concretions

noun

plural of concretion
as in absorptions

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  1. mergers
  2. incorporations
  3. integrations
  4. aggregations
  5. coalitions
Noun
  • But these mergers are far too rare to explain the abundance of heavier elements in the universe.
    — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Neoclouds would not be going out of business en masse, Lovelock reiterated, but could be subject to consolidation, such as takeovers and mergers.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of mergers
Noun
  • California’s last four incorporations received a similar result, according to the staff report.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • Devin Booker has made incorporations of classic Nike sneakers a core element of his own signature line, and one-time teammate Kevin Durant is getting into the mix with a little help from Ronnie Fieg and Kith.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Definition of incorporations
Noun
  • Other brands beyond fashion have tried integrations too—like Elf Beauty.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Netflix’s results for the July-to-September quarter saw revenue in line, a beat on earnings, and slower advertising trickling into the current fourth quarter due to timing of ad product launches and integrations.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of integrations
Noun
  • These sites often concentrate both wildlife and tourism, bringing together dense aggregations of animals and people in the same space.
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Conchs are slow-moving and must find a mate to reproduce, making dense breeding aggregations especially important for their continued survival.
    — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026
Definition of aggregations
Noun
  • Throughout American history, interfaith coalitions have created powerful change and served as sources of inspiration, Segal said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Washington’s unilateralism and fondness for ad hoc coalitions have also gone too far.
    — Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of coalitions
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