as in collective
used or done by a number of people as a group
a victory like that results only from the concerted effort of the entire team
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as in arranged
to bring about through discussion and compromise
warned that the rain forests are in danger of extinction unless the world's industrial powers concert a plan to prevent such an occurrence
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as in collaborated
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end
the governor is eager to concert with the federal authorities on this matter
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Recent Examples of concerted
Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 25 Mar. 2025
That record has come under threat, due largely to what has been a concerted effort by Trump — who has vowed to not cut Social Security — and Musk, the head of DOGE, the quasi-governmental agency that has run roughshod through government programs, to undermine public confidence in the program.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2025
This latest claim followed a concerted effort to have at least two of the charges against Read tossed under Double Jeopardy protections.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
But there has been a concerted effort to make sure each quarterback is rotating with as many receivers as possible to build chemistry.
—Kennington Smith Iii, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
How to Lower Your Risk of Heart Problems After Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis
Because this two-year period is critical, Ayaz advises his patients to make a concerted effort to control heart disease risk factors during this time.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 25 Mar. 2025
That record has come under threat, due largely to what has been a concerted effort by Trump — who has vowed to not cut Social Security — and Musk, the head of DOGE, the quasi-governmental agency that has run roughshod through government programs, to undermine public confidence in the program.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2025
This latest claim followed a concerted effort to have at least two of the charges against Read tossed under Double Jeopardy protections.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
But there has been a concerted effort to make sure each quarterback is rotating with as many receivers as possible to build chemistry.
—Kennington Smith Iii, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerted
Adjective
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The Panthers right now have 16 players — 10 forwards, five defensemen and one goaltender — under contract for next season at a collective cap hit of $76.5 million.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2025
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The ability to use feedback from others to reframe your ideas is a key part of collective collaboration.—
Tendayi Viki,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Over three decades ago, the first hiking days were arranged at Blue Hills Reservation in 1992, a state park in Milton, Mass, as part of an initiative promoting healthy lifestyles.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Transfers can be arranged through the resort.—
Megan Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Dec. 2024
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Aside from the welcome bottle of Champagne, the brands also collaborated on curating a property-wide selection of Krug Champagne across all of the resort's restaurants and bars, including tastings in the property's new wine cellar.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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In 2012, Kim Jones, the former Louis Vuitton men’s designer, collaborated with Kapital for the French label’s Spring/Summer 2013 collection.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Jan. 2025
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This would require new language and agreements from multiple unions, to be negotiated with producers, executives and buyers.—
Diane Farr,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Dec. 2024
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County leaders negotiated and signed a new elections agreement in October.—
Sasha Hupka,
The Arizona Republic,
23 Dec. 2024
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Federal sources further clarified that Paul has not cooperated with authorities or struck any deal against Sean Combs.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
19 Dec. 2024
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During the Cold War, the United States and its allies cooperated on trade and security through mechanisms such as the Coordinating Committee for Multilateral Export Controls.—
Peter E. Harrell,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The previous day, the Financial Times reported that the latest version of the agreement proposed by the U.S. would see Washington control Ukraine's natural resources through a joint investment fund.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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The 9,000-square-foot property is also home to White Pie pizzeria and Mexican joint Dos Santos.—
Matthew Geiger,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2025
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The mold company's report also concluded that the Wright's apartment was uninhabitable and that the Wright's belongings needed to be replaced due to extremely high levels of mold, the lawsuit said.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American-Statesman,
27 Dec. 2024
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In previous conflicts with Hamas, many Israeli strikes were approved only after officers concluded that no civilians would be hurt.—
Patrick Kingsley,
New York Times,
26 Dec. 2024
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While there has even been some talk of a military invasion, there are other ways America could gain control of the Arctic territory, such as free association, which is the ability to maintain self-government along with a voluntary and mutual partnership with a sovereign state.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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For example, Bloomberg has reported that the European Commission is drafting a term sheet for a potential agreement with the U.S. that would include reducing EU tariffs, encouraging mutual investment, and easing certain regulations and standards.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Concerted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concerted. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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