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as in actual
existing in fact and not merely as a possibility
concrete evidence, and not just a theory, must be presented at a trial
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as in physical
relating to or composed of matter
concrete objects like rocks and trees
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as in specific
of a particular or exact sort
offered a practical, concrete solution to the problem
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as in to freeze
to become physically firm or solid
the mortar slowly concreted in the mold
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as in to mix
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 concrete
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Glen Ryan Park has received new signage, a new playground and shelter upgrades, which include a new concrete pad, an electrical system with outlets and picnic tables.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2025
Reuters reported one member of the group concreted himself to the street while others stuck themselves to it, using what looked like to be the same method adopted in Thursday's airport disruptions.
—Peter Aitken, Fox News, 14 July 2023
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Adjective
There are conspicuous cracks along the tower’s outside walls, and debris is falling inside and outside as the concrete masonry pulls away from the structure due to the spalling of rebar, officials said.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Glen Ryan Park has received new signage, a new playground and shelter upgrades, which include a new concrete pad, an electrical system with outlets and picnic tables.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
Number four, the history of the space concreted our decision to work there.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2025
Reuters reported one member of the group concreted himself to the street while others stuck themselves to it, using what looked like to be the same method adopted in Thursday's airport disruptions.
—Peter Aitken, Fox News, 14 July 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concrete
Adjective
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The preview doesn’t offer up much in terms of storyline — has the digital world of Tron invaded reality, with light cycles splitting actual police cars in half, or have graphics in the simulation improved mightily over the past decades?—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2025
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The free cash flow chart also displays the value of Tesla’s actual free cash flows for the period 2020 through 2024.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Parkgoers and a nearby charter school complained about human waste, syringes and physical fights in the park.—
Elliott Wenzler,
The Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2025
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And that’s certainly the case with Ryan, for whom the craft of conducting is a holistic endeavor, requiring intellectual engagement, physical endurance, and emotional balance.—
Amy Carleton,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2025
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The models are also trained to follow instructions more literally, which requires careful and specific prompting but allows for greater control over the output.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Hilbert mentioned some specific subgoals, however, and researchers have since refined his vision into concrete steps toward its solution.—
Jack Murtagh,
Scientific American,
14 Apr. 2025
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As for Estonia, Kaja Kallas, the country’s former Prime Minister who is now the European Union’s foreign-policy chief, expressed her sadness last week at the Trump Administration freezing the funding for Radio Free Europe.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Maine officials filed a lawsuit against the USDA on Monday following the agency’s decision to freeze funding to the state.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Simply mix up your behavior and choose to walk or roll while listening to quality discussions with longer formats, soothing voices, that offer stepwise solutions.—
Katy Bowman,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2025
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Despite being a relatively simple design of tiny flicks mixed with dots, nail technicians somehow stretched this look into at least 50 different variations back then.—
Thalía Henao,
Allure,
11 Apr. 2025
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Following Hailey’s response to the content creator, fans praised the Rhode founder for giving real, relatable feedback.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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And there’s already a beautiful precedent in this show, which was a real gift to us, of these counterparts of each of these characters being able to be with each other in a dream space or in a sort of liminal space.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2025
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So what makes some doctors back a do-it-yourself sleep hack without substantial evidence?—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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The increasing interest in hydrogen technology stems from its substantial potential to reduce emissions, with each Class 8 truck capable of eliminating over 400 metric tons of CO2 annually.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Lawmakers can call themselves back to the Capitol in Boise for special sessions with a petition signed by at least 60% of the House and Senate.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Apr. 2025
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Odds and ends about the season, and tickets As has become the norm, subscribers to the Broadway Lights Series and Bravo Series can swap some of their season tickets for Broadway Extras or for any additional special attractions added during the year.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Concrete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concrete. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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