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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
Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
The city is expediting debris cleanup and installing concrete barriers in burn areas.
—Karina Tsui, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
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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Adjective
Sit with her and make a concrete plan for staying in the apartment.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
The city is expediting debris cleanup and installing concrete barriers in burn areas.
—Karina Tsui, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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
Adjective
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Typically, travelers achieve a redemption value of around 1.5 cents per point, making this promotion an excellent opportunity to buy points at a rate close to (or at) their actual value.—
Stella Shon,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
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Beyond functionality, however, the actual benefits of skin care in makeup are less effective.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
23 Jan. 2025
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After a big meal at night, even the lightest form of physical activity may be the furthest thing from your mind.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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Ida sets out on a quest to find her own physical partner.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The sponsorship will take center stage at three specific events: the Cook Out Clash on February 2nd, Phoenix Raceway on March 9th, and Richmond Raceway on August 16th.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Trump deployed active-duty troops to the border in his first term, and the previous Biden administration did as well, but both were in response to specific instances.—
Brad Dress,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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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 alternative to achieving any real home automation is to stick little white plastic sensors everywhere.—
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy,
The Verge,
22 Jan. 2025
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The real scandal is not that violent rioters were charged on this occasion but that they were let off on so many other occasions.—
The Editors,
National Review,
22 Jan. 2025
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If the initial list is any indication, however, any legislative bans on DEI initiatives might prove more performative than substantial.—
Sarah Blaskey,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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Some lawmakers, particularly Democrats, also criticize the long-running U.S. policy of giving substantial arms aid to Egypt.—
Edward Wong,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Trump was indicted himself on charges linked to the Jan. 6 insurrection that tried to stop Congress’ certification of Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential victory, but those charges were later dismissed by special counsel Jack Smith after Trump reclaimed the presidency in last November’s election.—
Michael Wilner,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2025
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There is no special secret or special protection style or special technique.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Concrete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concrete. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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