Definition of concurnext
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as in to accompany
to occur or exist at the same time the 1960s, a decade in which the Cold War, the race to the moon, the Vietnam War, and the civil rights movement all concurred

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as in to cooperate
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end all sides concurred to pass the reform legislation on campaign financing

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How does the verb concur contrast with its synonyms?

The words agree and coincide are common synonyms of concur. While all three words mean "to come into or be in harmony regarding a matter of opinion," concur often implies approval of someone else's statement or decision.

if my wife concurs, it's a deal

When would agree be a good substitute for concur?

While in some cases nearly identical to concur, agree implies complete accord usually attained by discussion and adjustment of differences.

on some points we all can agree

When is it sensible to use coincide instead of concur?

The words coincide and concur can be used in similar contexts, but coincide, used more often of opinions, judgments, wishes, or interests than of people, implies total agreement.

their wishes coincide exactly with my desire

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Recent Examples of concur Experts concur that making a plan, and revisiting it regularly, is the best way to ensure stability when the situation inevitably changes. Kat McGowan, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026 Council members at the March 23 meeting may have disagreed over whether new fines in the city’s Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance (RLTO) are necessary, but ultimately concurred that current rental laws needed to be better upheld. Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026 The veteran forward had just spent the past five minutes explaining the importance of defense, concurring with MVP candidate Victor Wembanyama on a point the young star had made in San Antonio a few days prior. Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026 Nailah Unole didanas’ea Harper-Malveaux, Crowded Fire leader of artistic curation and producing concurred. Theater Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for concur
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  • The city agreed, reducing maximum e-bike speeds to 15 mph on city trails, prohibiting e-bikes on sidewalks and imposing penalties.
    Sarah Raza, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Bank of America also has agreed to pay certain litigation costs and claims administration costs, and those costs will not come from the fund used to pay class members, records show.
    Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
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  • And those who know Gilbert & Sullivan’s repertoire will be thrilled with the accompanying concert of G&S favorites.
    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
  • An isolated severe storm is possible with pea to half dollar sized hail accompanied by strong downburst winds.
    Trey Fulbright, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The bus driver is cooperating with authorities.
    Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhaes, cooperated with authorities and pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
    Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
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  • Since February, the average price nationwide for a gallon of oil has increased by about a dollar, coinciding with the rising cost of a barrel of oil, which has topped more than $100 a barrel, according to Brent crude, the global oil benchmark.
    Noe Padilla, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Next year will see the return of Desert X, which for the first time will keep its large-scale, site-specific installations up for six months, timed to coincide with other SoCal cultural happenings including the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and Frieze.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
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  • Colorado shows that access and security can coexist.
    DP Opinion, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
  • San Diego Humane Society Monrovia residents, who are used to coexisting with California wildlife, were shocked at news of the swiping incident, especially involving a bear that many had seen in the area before.
    Isabel Yip, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
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  • Colorado, of course, is not short on country musicians or venues that play their music, but Patterson hopes to add his unique spin to Broken Bow Western Bar and Dance Hall by showcasing artists he’s collaborated with and curating an aesthetic that mimics his Instagram page.
    Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
  • While together, Bridges and Hirschi blended their families and collaborated professionally, launching the DANG!
    Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
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  • Well, at least Cheryl Bosa’s social-media pleas to unite her two sons haven’t fallen on deaf ears.
    Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
  • The hit capped a seventh inning in which the Vikings united to chase sophomore starter Jaliane Brooks, one of the stars of the Griffins’ Division 2 title run last season.
    Dan Albano, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026

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“Concur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concur. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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