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
  • Independent investigators, including the late doctor and whistleblower Gao Yaojie, argued the actual number could be much higher.
    — CNN Staff, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • This became an actual discussion after players complained that the public demo felt too easy.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 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
  • In 2026, shoppers are getting ultra-specific with their secondhand marketplace searches, a shift that has wider implications for the resale industry.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
  • According to research cited in a 2023 study, roughly 2 to 13% of people feel this specific strain of anxiety.
    — Glamour, Glamour, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of specific
Verb
  • On the other hand, liquid batteries lose significant efficiency in freezing conditions.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
  • But almost all beef that is meant to be used for grinding beef, which comes from Australia or Brazil, is frozen, and a large portion of that goes to food service operations, mostly fast food companies.
    — Dan Mangan,Pippa Stevens, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of freeze
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  • The footage mixes high-speed chases and explosive action with comedic beats, framing a story built around chaos, mismatched heroism and rising stakes as the mission unfolds.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The result is a lightweight, hydrating formula that can be mixed on the move, minus the mess.
    — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 21 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
  • Some prediction market companies have received unflattering media headlines based on false premises—Kalshi doesn’t take bets directly involving war or wildfires despite substantial news coverage suggesting otherwise.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • In another time, the MacBook Neo could have caused a substantial realignment of the lowish-end laptop business.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of substantial
Adjective
  • And besides that, everybody else benefits from being able to enjoy their special gifts.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • And a hometown getting to be part of something really special.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
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