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 Caie concurs, recommending paying careful attention to the cuticles before adding a base coat to fill nail ridges and prevent staining. — Violet Hayward, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2026 South Florida roads and overflows sewage systems The National Weather Service in Miami concurs. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026 The bosses of two rival firms, OpenAI’s Sam Altman and SpaceX’s Elon Musk, quickly concurred. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026 The court issued a brief, unsigned opinion that said the high court declined to lift the block, but Kavanaugh issued his own concurring opinion to explain his reasoning that was different from, but still led him to agree with, the decision. — Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for concur
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concur
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  • Engineering firm Amentum has agreed to a strategic partnership with Japanese developer Kyoto Fusioneering.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • No need to panic—experts agree this is a completely normal part of the plant’s growth cycle.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 5 Nov. 2026
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  • The Jamaican musical style grew from an encounter between African and European traditions, and its banjos, guitars, hand percussion, and rumba boxes accompanied dancing, drinking, storytelling, and songs about life’s daily irritations.
    — Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Each will receive the Paley Honors Award — the organization’s highest distinction, recognizing landmark contributions to and enduring impact on the entertainment industry — accompanied by special tributes celebrating their careers.
    — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026
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  • Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey have struggled to cooperate because of divergent assessments of the threat posed by Russia.
    — Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Strike team leader Jamie Callahan will work to ensure state agencies are cooperating with local governments and LA28 so the Games run smoothly.
    — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
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  • Those headlines coincided with a rebound in stock market futures.
    — Sean Conlon, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
  • John Probst, president of NASCAR Event Management, said the sanctioning body continues to search for additional manufacturers and noted that an appealing entry point could coincide with a new engine platform planned between 2030 and 2032.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
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  • The researchers also found evidence that features of both states could briefly coexist, suggesting that their relationship is more complicated than a simple winner-takes-all competition.
    — Sven Badoux, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Circana also notes that prestige and luxury brands continue to grow, suggesting dupe demand and premium demand can coexist within the same shopper.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
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  • While big fashion brands routinely collaborate with blue-chip artists, Kriemler has a knack for rooting out under-the-radar or on-the-cusp talents, always trusting his instincts.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • 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
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  • And if Jackson was united with, say, Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, another South Florida product having attended Chaminade-Madonna High, the Dolphins become an AFC favorite.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The partnership will unite Independent’s substantial client list – which includes artists, filmmakers, creators, musicians and producers – with Outernet’s immersive capabilities.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026

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“Concur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concur. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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