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 Act cannot become law without review and concurrence by the 2 EU legislative bodies, the Parliament and Council, and likely would not become effective prior to January 1, 2030.
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Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Rudolph noted that the heads of NABU and SAPO are highly reputable professionals and were selected with the concurrence of Ukraine's international partners, a key component of joining the EU.
—Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025
Justice Brett Kavanaugh issued his own concurrence, agreeing with the majority opinion.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 23 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
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Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Rudolph noted that the heads of NABU and SAPO are highly reputable professionals and were selected with the concurrence of Ukraine's international partners, a key component of joining the EU.
—Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025
Justice Brett Kavanaugh issued his own concurrence, agreeing with the majority opinion.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 23 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concurrence
Noun
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At the time, an activist who witnessed Ballal’s assault told CNN that such attacks are a regular occurrence.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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O'Brien, 34, doesn't often attend Fashion Week, so the moment was a rare occurrence for the former Teen Wolf star, who last appeared at AMI's fashion show in Paris in 2023.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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Leaders have since reached an agreement to de-escalate tensions, temporarily lowering the duties to 30% on the United States’ side and 10% on China’s part.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
15 Sep. 2025
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This agreement aims to bolster collaboration between the two nations' trillion-dollar tech sectors, enhancing opportunities for businesses and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic.—
Jarrett Renshaw,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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By setting up permissions in advance, the agent (individual with the power to act on behalf of someone else) can step in immediately if the account owner is incapacitated.—
Kristin McKenna,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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After scouting several locations in Florida, California and Texas, the organizers decided on the Hamptons after Wilson, who died earlier this year, granted them permission to showcase in his space.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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However, the timing of Tuesday's outing is no coincidence.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement This sudden increase in unemployment and financial worry among Black women is not a coincidence.—
Marianne Cooper,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Enough expressions of preference create a sort of consensus, one that celebrates the uncertainty that comes with ranking players.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Both readings matched the consensus forecast from economists surveyed by Bloomberg, and come on the heels of reports that suggest the labor market is weaker than many experts previously believed.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The station stated that the volunteer acted without authorization and in direct violation of Radio Boise policies by making those comments on social media.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Sep. 2025
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In 2021, at the height of the pandemic, Kennedy petitioned the Food and Drug Administration to revoke authorization of COVID-19 vaccines and refrain from approving any future COVID-19 vaccines.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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The only way forward is coexistence, even among the lamp posts and subway stations of New York.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Funnel fencing and wildlife overpasses over busy roadways are tools to help increase habitat connectivity and reinforce wildlife-human coexistence.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Tens of thousands of young people had gathered, banners in hand, voices rising in unison.—
Sonal Nain,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Their boss, the only one not carrying a blaster, pointed a long crooked finger at Rusty and all the Blasters were raised at Rusty in unison.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Concurrence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concurrence. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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