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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
Robert Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
Since taking the oath of office earlier this month, the Republican governor has announced no concrete funding or incentive plans to retain one or both of the teams in Missouri.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 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
The repair work includes pumping at least 200 cubic yards of sand under the dock onto the adjacent beach along the concrete boardwalk, which is experiencing erosion, the port said.
—Robert Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
Since taking the oath of office earlier this month, the Republican governor has announced no concrete funding or incentive plans to retain one or both of the teams in Missouri.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 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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Legal experts, however, believe the suit has little actual legal merit.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2025
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Those are just some of the administration's recent actions raising questions about the actual scope of presidential authority, as laid out in the Constitution.—
Ally Schweitzer,
NPR,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Activities such as yoga, guided meditation and time in nature provide physical and mental rejuvenation.—
Sonia Singh,
Rolling Stone,
3 Feb. 2025
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For astronauts, these missions demonstrate the ultimate physical and technical demands of working in the vacuum of space, where they are tasked with installing or replacing complex equipment and systems.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The company did not publicly release a specific reason for the closure.—
Hadley Hitson,
The Tennessean,
3 Feb. 2025
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The official did not provide specific benchmarks that could be met to lift the new tariffs, saying only that the best measure would be fewer Americans dying from fentanyl addiction.—
Christopher Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Although our grandmothers kept it on the countertop, experts today recommend storing it in the refrigerator up to three months or freezing it for basically forever.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2025
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Second federal judge orders temporary pause to Trump administration efforts to freeze funding Second federal judge orders temporary pause to Trump administration efforts to freeze funding The word on NFL draft prospects, free agents and Chicago Bears coaches.—
Josh Krockey,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2025
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Following the reveal, guests danced to DJ sets by Mark Ronson and Honey Dijon and drank cocktails mixed with Seventy One Gin, the spirit brand founded by Mert Alas, who shot the campaign alongside his partner Marcus Piggott.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
31 Jan. 2025
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The hospitality company partnered with the Caesars Superdome to create a sprawling menu featuring Louisiana favorites mixed with game-day classics.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The real issue is whether the whole group of people that the DA decided to let off the hook — a group that includes repeat offenders — would likely re-offend.—
Charles "Cully" Stimson/The Heritage Foundation,
Boston Herald,
3 Feb. 2025
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Achilles’ accompanying food menu includes lots of options like real New York bagels, toasts, breakfast burritos and lunch sandwiches such as the Carmel Valley with turkey, bacon, Harvarti cheese, heirloom tomatoes, arugula and pesto piled on toasted sourdough.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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Last year, the Minnesota Legislature allocated substantial funding for schools, however, this funding brought with it dozens of new mandates with revenue earmarked for specific purposes.—
Dr. Michael Thomas,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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For years, the Hornets bemoaned their lack of a true center who was both young and had substantial upside.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Feb. 2025
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Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson spoke to The Big Lead and Newsweek Sports' Jay Robinson IV to break down just what makes Louisiana State University so special for wide receivers.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
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How to watch the Grammy Awards red carpet CBS Los Angeles will offer a special live streaming coverage of the red carpet at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.—
Lucia Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Concrete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concrete. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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