1
as in synchronous
existing or occurring at the same period of time
concurrent expeditions to the Antarctic that were in a race to reach the South Pole
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as in attending
present at the same time and place
the postwar period of prosperity and the concurrent baby boom are the major topics in this history of the 1950s
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Recent Examples of concurrent
With the ban on Russian gas imports just around the corner, the Iran war and concurrent limits on global exports of oil and gas from the Middle East is terrible timing for the EU, which has already struggled to reach a consensus on banning cheap Russian energy.
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
But a concurrent image release illustrating the new Artemis framework showed the program's Orion crew capsule flying on a vehicle that was unmistakably neither the ICPS or EUS.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2026
At the time of all the messages, Harlow was still on parole following his multiple concurrent state prison sentences.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Other concurrent charges include the five misdemeanors and the two counts of stalking.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
But a concurrent image release illustrating the new Artemis framework showed the program's Orion crew capsule flying on a vehicle that was unmistakably neither the ICPS or EUS.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2026
At the time of all the messages, Harlow was still on parole following his multiple concurrent state prison sentences.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Other concurrent charges include the five misdemeanors and the two counts of stalking.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concurrent
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Anakeesta in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, is launching a Nighttime Firefly Experience inspired by the Smoky Mountains’ rare synchronous fireflies.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2026
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Kairos can deliver up to 330 pounds (150 kilograms) of payload to sun-synchronous orbit, according to Space One.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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For his last runway collection, unveiled in September, Michele constructed a parallel universe of side-by-side shows separated by a wall that when lifted revealed twins in identical looks in synchronic stride.—
Colleen Barry,
Fortune,
24 Nov. 2022
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With a lockable synchronic-tilt mechanism and special Z-Shape design, the Kaiser 2 can accommodate a weight up to 180kg, quite a bit more than normal mechanisms on office chairs and the back can be reclined to an angle of 160 degrees which can be locked when not in rocking mode.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
11 Oct. 2021
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The accompanying documentary was the highest-grossing concert film ever upon its release.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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During its first two seasons, every Tender Touches episode was released alongside an accompanying operetta version.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
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Breaking that cycle will require simultaneous action across multiple fronts, including stronger policy frameworks, financial incentives and clearer demand signals from brands, such as commitments to incorporate recycled fibers into products.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
23 Mar. 2026
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In a process called simultaneous contrast, our brain perceives colored objects in relation to the color of the background that they’re viewed against.—
Nora Bradford,
Scientific American,
23 Mar. 2026
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In pilot wave theory, as de Broglie’s brainchild is known, particles are guided by attendant waves.—
Tim Folger,
Scientific American,
16 Mar. 2026
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Madrid continue to cite the completion of works at the Bernabeu as key to club finances, and the attendant extra revenue that will bring.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Regional banks bounced a bit, still down a couple percent on the week, as Thursday’s flush lower amid a few separate but coincident credit hiccups exacerbated underlying unease with the opaque and possibly lax lending across private credit and among smaller commercial banks.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
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The coincident new Moon contributes no light pollution, making 2025 ideal for Orionid viewing.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
13 Oct. 2025
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Further to the further, the council should ensure there is a firm commitment in terms of housing and the associated retail that appeared in the original plans.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Shein will leverage traceability mechanisms to track SAF usage and associated emissions reductions.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Mar. 2026
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This, surely, was not coincidental — these, plus the quarterfinals and round of 16, are the games that account for huge chunks of lottery entries and interest, even at FIFA’s prices.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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TxDOT spokesman Brad Wheelis told the American-Statesman on Wednesday that the timing of the repairs is coincidental and was not accelerated in response to the viral posts.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Concurrent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concurrent. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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