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 Roodhooft concurred when asked whether Philipsen came into the race in the form his team expected. Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 11 July 2026 But Supreme Court scholars and the public alike seldom pay much attention to concurring opinions, in which a justice expounds on the views of their colleagues in the majority. Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 9 July 2026 Jackson wrote 26 total opinions during the term, including eight concurring opinions, two opinions partially concurring and partially dissenting, and 10 dissenting opinions. Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 7 July 2026 Bruno concurs, saying the next step is an all-inclusive stadium—still with different levels of service. Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for concur
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concur
Verb
  • Both sides agreed to discuss Tehran’s nuclear program under the Memorandum of Understanding that was signed in June but later fell apart.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • Last year, the Pentagon attempted to impose major restrictions on journalists working inside the Pentagon, which, in turn, led most news outlets to turn in their access badges and walk out rather than agree to the new rules.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
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  • Wind gusts near 30 mph are possible Wednesday, accompanied by cooler temperatures that will drop lows to around 70 degrees through early next week, forecasters say.
    Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • The belugas were accompanied by aquatic medicine specialists, veterinarians and caretakers along the trip.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 July 2026
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  • No involvement of drugs or alcohol is suspected, and both drivers cooperated with the investigation, with neither cited for the collision.
    Cam Inman, Mercury News, 25 July 2026
  • Sunmaxxing itself is free, but a commercial layer has formed around tracking it, coaching it or substituting for it when the sun is not cooperating.
    Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
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  • The surge in short interest coincides with a decidedly bearish sentiment creeping into what had been a relentlessly bullish AI trade.
    Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • His departure will be effective July 31, 2028, when his contract concludes, a timeline that coincides with the August 2028 conclusion of The Public’s 60th anniversary at its famed Astor Place location in downtown Manhattan.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 July 2026
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  • The village’s Sikh landowners and Muslim tenant farmers have coexisted for generations.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
  • Eckstein’s alchemic mix continues upstairs in the private suite, where a 1930s Swedish ceiling fixture, 19th-century Austrian wall hangings, Ghanaian textiles, and a rare 1950 side table by Pierre Guariche for Trefac Meurop coexist in harmony.
    David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026
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  • Swift and Lively were best friends for over a decade, collaborating on various projects and cheering on Kelce at Chiefs games.
    Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 25 July 2026
  • Nvidia and Vertiv have collaborated on several AI infrastructure projects .
    Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 25 July 2026
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  • The fast growth of massive data centers has already upended races for local offices across the country, often uniting conservatives and liberals in revolting against projects in their midst.
    Marc Levy, Fortune, 23 July 2026
  • Adapting James Clavell’s bestselling novel, Shōgun‘s first season watched as Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Sanada) fought for his survival as his enemies in the Council of Regents united against him.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 July 2026

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“Concur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concur. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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