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
Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
The labs will have to get more efficient with how the models are used rather than simply charging more, which Patel predicts will lead to a concerted industry effort.
—Jasmine Wu,deirdre Bosa, CNBC, 5 June 2026
So, in the evenings ahead, everyone should make a concerted effort to go out and look, since similar planet gatherings will be few and far between in the future.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 5 June 2026
But both Zaki and Drury say the ethos of solidarity and mutual aid can be kept alive through concerted efforts like group meetings and commemorations.
—Pauline Bartolone, NPR, 23 May 2026
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Adjective
The space agency has made a concerted effort in recent months to spur competition between the companies, which have for years held multibillion-dollar contracts to deliver crew-worthy lunar landers to NASA.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
The labs will have to get more efficient with how the models are used rather than simply charging more, which Patel predicts will lead to a concerted industry effort.
—Jasmine Wu,deirdre Bosa, CNBC, 5 June 2026
So, in the evenings ahead, everyone should make a concerted effort to go out and look, since similar planet gatherings will be few and far between in the future.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 5 June 2026
But both Zaki and Drury say the ethos of solidarity and mutual aid can be kept alive through concerted efforts like group meetings and commemorations.
—Pauline Bartolone, NPR, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerted
Adjective
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The move, aimed at securing Finland’s collective defense, roughly doubled NATO’s border with Russia.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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African teams have drawn arguably the toughest assignments in match day 1, with Spain, Portugal, Brazil and Belgium also on their collective fight card.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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There was Asher Durand, master of the winsome glade; John Frederick Kensett, poet of still waters; and, above all, Thomas Cole, the philosopher-king of landscape, with whom an 18-year-old Church arranged to study privately.—
Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
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This meal was arranged like weather.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Soto-Innes, formerly of New York’s Cosme, collaborated with Jorge Vallejo of Mexico City’s Quintonil, to showcase modern Mexican haute cuisine and hospitality.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Since then, the brand has collaborated with artists including the Francis Bacon Estate and the Pet Shop Boys.—
Violet Goldstone,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Your 7th House of Partnership softens as self-worth-minded Venus arrives, inviting kinder agreements and collaborative plans that honor independence and real care.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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How does working with the same Better Call Saul crew help foster that familiarity that’s a prerequisite for a creative and collaborative environment?—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Again, this could be negotiated.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Other issues to be negotiated in a final deal, according to the framework, are how to monitor implementation and future compliance.—
Deepa Shivaram,
NPR,
17 June 2026
Verb
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In one mode, participants cooperated with Pepper as teammates working toward a common goal.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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Advertisement For the innovation drive, Statista cooperated with LexisNexis® Intellectual Property Solutions to analyze the quantity and impact of a company’s IP (intellectual property) portfolio.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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According to health officials, symptoms for West Nile virus may include fever and chills, headache and body aches, fatigue, joint pain, nausea and vomiting and a skin rash.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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City managers and emergency responders should plan for joint ruptures along the San Andreas and San Jacinto faults as a realistic possibility with the current stress conditions, not a remote worst-case scenario.—
Kasha Patel,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The West-Batula news fractured the cast due to secrecy and betrayals, and the fallout from the off-camera events has played out over an explosive three-part reunion that concluded last week.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
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After the six previous matches concluded rather quickly with bloodless knockouts (a UFC record), the fight between American Gaethje and the German-born, Georgia and Spain-representing Topuria lasted much longer.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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“Concerted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concerted. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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