concretes

verb

Definition of concretesnext
present tense third-person singular of concrete
1
as in hardens
to become physically firm or solid the mortar slowly concreted in the mold

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2
as in mixes
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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  1. hardens
  2. freezes
  3. blends
  4. merges
  5. integrates
Verb
  • Seeing and decrying enemies at every turn inevitably hardens those opponents against you.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Cancer Black Moon Lilith in Cancer hardens their heart as a form of emotional protection.
    Lisa Stardust, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of hardens
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  • Lake Michigan rarely freezes over entirely but in 2014, the lake was 90% covered in ice.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Icing is when rain freezes on contact with the ground.
    Mansee Khurana, NPR, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of freezes
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  • Capella Ubud The resort's impeccable design harmoniously blends modern luxury with the natural beauty of the Balinese jungle.
    Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The blini feature lemon zest and herbs such as parsley, chives and thyme, and the dill cream blends crème fraîche, lemon juice, shallots and dill.
    Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of blends
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  • Smeg 2 Slice Toaster $200 Amazon This trendy toaster merges form and function to make his breakfast spread.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The All-America Conference merges with the National Football League.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of merges
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  • The graphics projection equates to 77-inches of screen and integrates eye-tracking technology to keep icons in the driver's field of view.
    Newsweek, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • According to the description, the trailer integrates various techniques, including special effects, sound design, AI technologies and movie analytics, to deliver a professional-quality product.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of integrates
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