1
as in occurrence
the occurrence or existence of several things at once
the concurrence of my birthday and the concert by my favorite band made my preference for a birthday present pretty obvious
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2
as in agreement
the state of being of one opinion about something
looked for some sign of concurrence among the delegates to the conference
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3
as in permission
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
we needed the concurrence of the boss before proceeding with the project
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Recent Examples of concurrence
The bill now get sents back to the House for concurrence.
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Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The decision, by three judges appointed by President Donald Trump during his first term, is divided into three parts: a majority opinion, a concurrence and a dissent.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Justice Samuel Alito warned in his own concurrence against the CASA opinion being undermined by distortions of the class action and standing rules in future cases.
—The Editors, National Review, 27 June 2025
The long-term solution for U.S. allies is to be able to deter aggressors with capabilities that are sovereign, ideally in the sense that they have been produced domestically but certainly in the sense that they can be deployed and operated without the concurrence of the United States.
—Malcolm Turnbull, Foreign Affairs, 6 June 2025
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Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The decision, by three judges appointed by President Donald Trump during his first term, is divided into three parts: a majority opinion, a concurrence and a dissent.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Justice Samuel Alito warned in his own concurrence against the CASA opinion being undermined by distortions of the class action and standing rules in future cases.
—The Editors, National Review, 27 June 2025
The long-term solution for U.S. allies is to be able to deter aggressors with capabilities that are sovereign, ideally in the sense that they have been produced domestically but certainly in the sense that they can be deployed and operated without the concurrence of the United States.
—Malcolm Turnbull, Foreign Affairs, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concurrence
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To Mizzou coach Eli Drinkwitz, ear-splitting cheers and boos from the students and fan base should be an every game occurrence, like a big-boy SEC program.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Janet told Lorraine the first occurrence was the night of their daughter Heather's confirmation on April 9, 1985.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Four years later, the country’s government reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund after changing the Bitcoin Law, making bitcoin acceptance voluntary instead of compulsory.—
Javier Bastardo,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Some European leaders have suggested going as far as to send peacekeeping troops to enforce a post-war deterrence in Ukraine, while Russia wants a broader set of agreements that offer Moscow a greater say in the regional security landscape.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Maison Parisienne was granted permission for the exhibit from the Centre des Monuments Nationaux, or CMN, which oversees the July Column.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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Jones explained that Aramayo would always seek permission from those who had uttered the tic.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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If developing urban robotaxis weren’t already a formidable challenge for automakers, imagine a struggling supply base coincidence with cashflow investment issues and customer uncertainty.—
Steve Tengler,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Never a coincidence, as Swifties know all too well.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
3 Sep. 2025
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Expert consensus is that there is no scientific evidence of a causal nor correlational link between antidepressants and violence toward others.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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While her mother and middle sister may feel hurt, the consensus among readers is clear.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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The move irked Republicans in Congress who, in July, moved to ban restoring any Confederate names in this year's defense authorization bill.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Sep. 2025
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Being undocumented in the United States, whether by crossing the border without authorization or overstaying a visa, is typically considered a civil violation rather than a criminal offense.—
Caroll Alvarado,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Paddles flashed almost in unison as the riders grasping them made their way down to the river side of the sandbar.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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This time, Nelson's team exited nine aircraft at 19,000 feet and had 60 seconds to find their slots, lock hands and hold a snowflake formation before breaking apart to deploy 174 parachutes in unison.—
Angelina Liu,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Respecting it communicates that both voices matter and that decisions cannot move forward without mutual consent.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Other information about the winner is released only with the winner's consent.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Concurrence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concurrence. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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