as in collective
used or done by a number of people as a group
a victory like that results only from the concerted effort of the entire team
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as in arranged
to bring about through discussion and compromise
warned that the rain forests are in danger of extinction unless the world's industrial powers concert a plan to prevent such an occurrence
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as in collaborated
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end
the governor is eager to concert with the federal authorities on this matter
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Recent Examples of concerted
Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Less alcohol consumption Weingarten said there is likely to be a more concerted effort to create beverages that are beautiful, fun and delicious without alcohol.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
Officials could have immediately halted cow transport, and organized a careful and concerted cull of infected herds.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
For 80 years, there has been a concerted effort to turn the incredible destructive power of the hydrogen bomb into a practical source of power.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Several Israeli sources with knowledge of the talks described a concerted shift when Trump swept back into power in the November election.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Less alcohol consumption Weingarten said there is likely to be a more concerted effort to create beverages that are beautiful, fun and delicious without alcohol.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
Officials could have immediately halted cow transport, and organized a careful and concerted cull of infected herds.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
For 80 years, there has been a concerted effort to turn the incredible destructive power of the hydrogen bomb into a practical source of power.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerted
Adjective
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These emotions and this trauma are paramount and require our collective compassion and care as our communities heal.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Making up for Betts’ absence required a collective effort, and Barker did her part.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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Over three decades ago, the first hiking days were arranged at Blue Hills Reservation in 1992, a state park in Milton, Mass, as part of an initiative promoting healthy lifestyles.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Transfers can be arranged through the resort.—
Megan Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Dec. 2024
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Aside from the welcome bottle of Champagne, the brands also collaborated on curating a property-wide selection of Krug Champagne across all of the resort's restaurants and bars, including tastings in the property's new wine cellar.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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In 2012, Kim Jones, the former Louis Vuitton men’s designer, collaborated with Kapital for the French label’s Spring/Summer 2013 collection.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Jan. 2025
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This would require new language and agreements from multiple unions, to be negotiated with producers, executives and buyers.—
Diane Farr,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Dec. 2024
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County leaders negotiated and signed a new elections agreement in October.—
Sasha Hupka,
The Arizona Republic,
23 Dec. 2024
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Federal sources further clarified that Paul has not cooperated with authorities or struck any deal against Sean Combs.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
19 Dec. 2024
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During the Cold War, the United States and its allies cooperated on trade and security through mechanisms such as the Coordinating Committee for Multilateral Export Controls.—
Peter E. Harrell,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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In February 2024, Johnson was cut out of a joint county-state news release pledging more than $250 million in additional funds for Chicago’s migrant response.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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This includes targeting violent cross-jurisdictional crime by partnering with law enforcement counterparts, using joint task forces and embedding county officers with other agencies and vice versa (which will also improve information and intelligence sharing).—
Nick Stewart,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Feb. 2025
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The mold company's report also concluded that the Wright's apartment was uninhabitable and that the Wright's belongings needed to be replaced due to extremely high levels of mold, the lawsuit said.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American-Statesman,
27 Dec. 2024
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In 2023, Beyoncé officially concluded the Renaissance era with the release of a feature-length documentary that chronicled the making and execution of its accompanying stadium tour.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Moscow and Pyongyang inked a mutual defense pact last year.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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Are your mutual needs being acknowledged and administered to after 90 days?—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Concerted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concerted. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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