concrete 1 of 2

adjective

(ˌ)kän-ˈkrēt How to pronounce concrete (audio)
Definition of concretenext
1
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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3
as in specific
of a particular or exact sort offered a practical, concrete solution to the problem

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concrete

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verb

ˈkän-ˌkrēt How to pronounce concrete (audio)
1
as in to freeze
to become physically firm or solid the mortar slowly concreted in the mold

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2
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
Adjective
The most concrete commitment on the table is a pledge that the combined company will release at least 30 films a year in theaters, which Paramount has offered to put in writing for AMC, Regal and now other chains, potentially backed by penalties. — Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026 Tehran itself has not seen a need to make such a concrete choice. — Nate Swanson, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
The Art Deco world of Poirot has long since been concreted over by some ’70s town planners, and the Miss Marple chintzy rural drawing room is not a place that many people frequent. — Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025 Number four, the history of the space concreted our decision to work there. — Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for concrete
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concrete
  1. actual
  2. physical
  3. specific
  4. freeze
  5. mix
  6. real
  7. substantial
  8. special
Adjective
  • Professional athletes have joked about it in the past, with even all-time NBA great LeBron James teasing at a potential college sports journey post-retirement—albeit as more of a joke than an actual plan.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has developed a way to test real oil-and-gas-style well equipment using actual supercritical CO₂, rather than testing it with water or air and hoping the results translate.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of actual
Adjective
  • At face value, young men exercising should not be reason to sound the alarms, and yet there is something treacherous about men in their formative years placing physical beauty as the ultimate expression of self-actualization.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Back in 2015, Parton and her team buried a chestnut box filled with physical copies of a brand new song in two formats, cassette and CD, along with their corresponding players, under her Dollywood DreamMore Resort and Spa.
    — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of physical
Adjective
  • The Vikings will use him on special teams and as a game-plan-specific blitzer.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Lives built around specific products, even at a few thousand followers, are becoming a viable path to affiliate income.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of specific
Verb
  • Sophie Richards waited five years for a diagnosis (the average is seven to 10 years), and has had four surgeries (plus freezing her eggs).
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Iceland’s freezing temperatures typically last about five months of the year, but the government has chosen a balmy summer day for its pivotal national referendum.
    — Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of freeze
Verb
  • Start by mixing a small amount of the new food with your dog's current food.
    — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles star is already in the Bravo universe and is going to trade franchises and mix in with the likes of Kyle Richards, Dorit Kemsley, Sutton Stracke, Erika Jayne, Rachel Zoe and Bozoma Saint John.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of mix
Adjective
  • For localization, Voithru’s Totus offers AI dubbing across 29 languages, and XL8 brings both MediaCAT and EventCAT for video localization and real-time interpretation.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • All 350 potential scenarios are tailor-made, and some are influenced by real events, from both sides of the political divide.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of real
Adjective
  • The Potential Downsides Not everyone can slot a substantial breakfast and half an hour of cardio into a hectic morning.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Dred Scott, decided in 1857, was the Court’s first use of horizontal review since Marbury and its first substantial use of the power ever.
    — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of substantial
Adjective
  • At a special fair contest, Iowa pie bakers gave the Pie Lady Louise Piper a fitting farewell.
    — Courtney Crowder, Des Moines Register, 28 Aug. 2026
  • If your stay involves a special occasion, the Teppanyaki show-cooking experience makes for an unforgettable celebration.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of special

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