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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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2
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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Next, threat actors steal these credentials and use them to log in to the actual employee portal.—
Perry Carpenter,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Many felt these men should be able to become actual firefighters upon their release.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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IDrive sends you a physical, temporary storage device that works directly with the desktop app.—
Robert Anderson,
PCMAG,
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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The association is advocating for the creation of a specific home care visa to help ease the worker shortage.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN,
21 Jan. 2025
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Rogan received one of the select seats in the US Capitol Rotunda after the ceremony was moved indoors due to freezing temperatures and its capacity was drastically reduced.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Jan. 2025
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Many Northwest Indiana school districts will shift to an e-learning day on Tuesday due to freezing temperatures and dangerous wind chills.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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Being an imposing presence who can then mix in his skill, rather than relying on it, might be the key for him.—
Max Bultman,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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The series’ narrative mixes intense crime-solving with emotional depth, exploring themes of gender equality, resilience, and solidarity among women.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the tampering accusation, which got the bulk of the headlines, feels like a distraction from the real issue.—
Stewart Mandel,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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The real people who are in danger are those who are fearful of being deported.—
Brian Bennett,
TIME,
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 2 Feb. 2025.
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