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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
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
But with the Bills' two-game lead on Jackson's Baltimore Ravens and a receiving corps still transitioning without Stefon Diggs, Allen's case has become more concrete.
—Sean Treppedi, Newsweek, 14 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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The driver then exited Route 2 East at Exit 5 and struck a guardrail and a concrete divider on the exit ramp became completely disabled, according to state police.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
But with the Bills' two-game lead on Jackson's Baltimore Ravens and a receiving corps still transitioning without Stefon Diggs, Allen's case has become more concrete.
—Sean Treppedi, Newsweek, 14 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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Events feature ski, snowshoe and hiking trails lighted by candles (sometimes electric, sometimes actual flames inside ice luminaries), and typically have bonfires and refreshments.Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
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However, as understated as some of these gestures toward theme can be, the movie’s actual drama unfolds in bizarre ways, usually over one-sided cellphone calls, during which Zaki is tasked with relaying information to the audience while reacting to it in the moment.Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 30 Dec. 2024
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Chicness and physical well-being need not be enemies.Sarah Archer, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
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Silence is as critical to mental health as vitamins are to physical well–being.Richard E. Cytowic, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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Here’s how leaders can close the feedback loop and create a path for growth: Set Feedback Goals for the New Year: Identify one or two specific areas to improve based on feedback.Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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George Balanchine was a choreographer with a specific style of ballet that became the Balanchine technique.April Wallace, arkansasonline.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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This includes both the monthly and daily normals of precipitation, temperature, snowfall, heating and cooling degree days, growing-degree days, as well as frost and freeze dates spanning across close to 15,000 different observation sites.Meredith Garofalo, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Temperatures in the Midwest and Great Lakes region in December usually sit around 30 degrees F on average, meaning that weather will likely be above freezing on Christmas Day.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Cook's note: In place of the turmeric, garlic powder, curry powder, ground pepper and sea salt, try one of the spice mixes below for a different flavor of roasted chickpeas.Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
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So mixing in a player who's shown flashes of upside but just hasn't gotten the right opportunity with a black hole organization such as the Jets could be a recipe for another futile experiment.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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This special need has been Ralph’s only real barrier to finding a forever home as a single pet.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 23 Dec. 2024
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But the issues in the West Bank center on a specific feature—navigation—that historically hasn’t drawn as much attention but, now as much as ever, poses real safety fears for users.Paresh Dave, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
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As a result, CEOs may reap substantial rewards even when their companies' performance is merely average or even below par compared to their industry peers.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Unlike reporters, news creators are often not beholden to editorial standards and substantial fact-checking—something that is one high-profile defamation lawsuit away from changing but that, for now, marks a difference.Makena Kelly, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024
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Kate Middleton is recording her own special Christmas message.Simon Perry, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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Tiger embraced his son in what was a heartfelt moment, signaling a special time for the two men.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Concrete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concrete. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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