CONCERTED Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

kən-ˈsər-təd

Definition of concerted

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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verb

past tense of concert

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

Adjective

There’s also been a concerted effort to address crime hotspots. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026 Closing the Black voter gap Jolly and Donalds have been making concerted efforts to win over Black voters. — Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026

Verb

There have been flickers, little moments of inspiration, but nothing concerted. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for concerted

Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerted

Adjective

Gail Lerner, is fun and refreshing, speaking to a collective audience across generations.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
But the Dream’s offensive dominance would not have been possible without the team’s collective defense.

— Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of collective

Verb

For travelers arriving independently, the lodge's location near the park entrance is a major convenience, though transportation and activities will have to be arranged separately.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Lawyers in Russia eventually located him and arranged for legal visits, money for food and basic necessities, and the brief phone call with his son.

— Olivia Gazis, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of arranged

Verb

The property collaborated with Nobu and the food is clean and delicious—unsurprisingly, lots of raw fish and produce like spicy microgreens and August-sweet tomatoes grown at Sensei’s hydroponic farm down the road.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Founded in Switzerland in 2010, On has collaborated with an impressive roster of partners over the last 16 years, from tennis legend Roger Federer to Spanish fashion house Loewe, all while staying true to its mission of celebrating movement.

— Kasey Busiel, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of collaborated

Adjective

The tightness of White’s control over his arrangements can occasionally foreclose the sense of chaotic freedom inherent to his more collaborative efforts.

— Ryan Meehan, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
This collaborative work delivers a new chemical strategy for fabricating high-performance flexible perovskite modules in China.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of collaborative

Verb

That money, alders who negotiated with Stonepeak insist, is — and was from the start — meant to reduce Chicago’s massive pension deficit.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
On the one hand, the relief came through energy, when Washington granted a series of short-term waivers that kept the NIS refinery running while Hungary’s MOL negotiated to buy out the Russian stake.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of negotiated

Adjective

But government direction or joint participation can bring private conduct under constitutional scrutiny.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Recent examples include Tılsım, a fragrance created by Tiziana Terenzi exclusively for Heinemann’s joint venture partner ATÜ Duty Free.

— Kapila Ireland, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of joint

Verb

The statement said development work could continue on the property once the court proceedings have concluded.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026
Scrutiny is also mounting of Russia’s bombardment of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, which continued last night; a UN commission concluded on Monday that these attacks constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity.

— Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026

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