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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
Michael Hudson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Investors and economists are watching for any concrete policy follow-through, particularly on additional fiscal support and direct consumption incentives.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
Peter Aitken, Fox News, 14 July 2023
These stipulations have helped concrete over huge chunks of America—there are between three and six car parking spaces per car in the US, numbering up to 2 billion in total, according to some estimates.
—Oliver Milman, WIRED, 7 Jan. 2023
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This show of support not only surfaces important information, but can be a concrete step toward addressing burnout itself.
—Michael Hudson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Investors and economists are watching for any concrete policy follow-through, particularly on additional fiscal support and direct consumption incentives.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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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
These stipulations have helped concrete over huge chunks of America—there are between three and six car parking spaces per car in the US, numbering up to 2 billion in total, according to some estimates.
—Oliver Milman, WIRED, 7 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concrete
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But Survivor 46 gave us something that has been sorely lacking in the new kinder, gentler era of the show — some actual spice.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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In terms of actual whole foods, almonds, hazelnuts, sunflower seeds, and green leafy vegetables such as spinach and chard also have a high vitamin E content and are therefore among the best foods to eat for eye health.Maria Berentzen, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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Outfielder Braden Montgomery, the 12th pick in the 2024 draft, is a high-upside play, a switch hitter one evaluator described as a physical freak.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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The physical embodiment of that is also in The Wizard and I.Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov declined to comment on Assad's specific whereabouts and said Putin did not plan to meet with him.SARAH EL DEEB, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Address Specific Pain Points Focus on creating valuable, authentic educational videos that address specific pain points and questions customers face during the research and consideration phases.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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While freezing temperatures will be experienced in parts of northern Florida on Friday and Saturday, this week's cold snap was not expected to result in snowfall anywhere in the state.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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In February 2021, a winter storm brought days of freezing temperatures that knocked out power and heat to millions of Texans and led to nearly 250 deaths.Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
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African Americans would later mix and morph these West African sounds into jazz, rock & roll, soul, funk, and hip-hop.Eliot Stein, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
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This is the time to embrace avant-garde styles, mix unexpected textures and experiment with daring color palettes that might have once felt too risky.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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The editing was also choppy at times and there seemed no real flow to the season in terms of tribe dynamics.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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What's next for the Red Sox? Ideally for them, the Red Sox could add another starter, and FanSided's Zachary Rotman feels like this is a real possibility.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Pushback on the Luigi Mangione Hype While Mangione's looks and widespread criticism of the healthcare industry have drawn substantial attention since the killing, there has also been significant condemnation and backlash to the obsession with the suspect.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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At the same time, Republicans suffered several losses in Wisconsin and Montana, where Democrats managed to make substantial gains in both state legislatures amid redistricting.Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2024
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The museum has hosted special exhibits on the careers of superstars from Shakira to BTS, Amy Winehouse, Katy Perry and more.Thania Garcia, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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Both The Substance and The Deliverance were nominated in the categories of best contemporary make-up, best contemporary hairstyling and best special make-up effects.Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Concrete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concrete. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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