Synonyms of concurrence

concurrence

noun

kən-ˈkər-ən(t)s 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• occurrence
• coincidence
• coexistence
• concurrency
• development
• synchronism
• synchrony
• simultaneousness
• happening
• contemporaneousness
• coevality

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• asynchrony

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• agreement
• consensus
• unison
• unanimity
• accord
• consent
• approval
• concurrency
• assent
• meeting of minds
• acceptance
• acquiescence
• approbation
• accession
• understanding
• harmony
• adhesion
• compliance
• solidarity
• collaboration
• collusion
• complicity
• concordance
• concession
• sympathy
• union
• embrace
• embracement
• concord
• assentation
• oneness
• alliance
• conformity
• consonance
• concert
• favor
• empathy
• rapport
• conspiracy
• concertedness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disagreement
• conflict
• opposition
• discord
• resistance
• dissension
• dissent
• dissensus
• disapproval
• disapprobation
• disfavor

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• permission
• authorization
• consent
• granting
• sanction
• permit
• warrant
• signature
• clearance
• allowance
• license
• green light
• leave
• sufferance
• accreditation
• agreement
• certification
• seal
• grant
• acceptance
• stamp
• liberty
• assent
• tolerance
• acquiescence
• patent
• imprimatur
• pass
• toleration
• concession
• accord
• OK

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prohibition
• refusal
• denial
• rejection
• revocation
• injunction
• veto
• suppression
• interdiction
• exclusion
• proscription
• repression
• deterrence
• ban
• taboo
• embargo
• discouragement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of concurrence

In a common legislative maneuver, the authors expected to gut the existing language, amend it to reflect the deal to adjust the tax credit cap, then pass it out of the Assembly and send it back to the Senate for a concurrence. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026

Barrett issued a partial concurrence that laid out important exceptions to blanket immunity. — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

But this was the original purpose of the 14th Amendment, wrote Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson in a concurrence that served as a direct response to Justice Thomas’ dissent. — Scott Baldauf, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026

Jackson also is not shy about writing dissenting opinions, and the occasional concurrence, whether in combination with others or alone. — Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 9 July 2026