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
In a 46-page concurrence, Gorsuch stressed the primary role of Congress.
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Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The proposal by the three council members at the press conference was a collective concurrence by a majority of the Rules Committee members in advance of a public hearing.
—Donna Frye, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Alito’s concurrence responded to the dissent’s claims, rejecting the notion that the district court reached the correct conclusion regarding the motivation behind the new map.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 5 Dec. 2025
This concurrence is perhaps a more pernicious one, because both menopause and dementia involve—or, in the case of menopause, can involve—the diminishment of cognitive function.
—Anna Holmes, New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The proposal by the three council members at the press conference was a collective concurrence by a majority of the Rules Committee members in advance of a public hearing.
—Donna Frye, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Alito’s concurrence responded to the dissent’s claims, rejecting the notion that the district court reached the correct conclusion regarding the motivation behind the new map.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 5 Dec. 2025
This concurrence is perhaps a more pernicious one, because both menopause and dementia involve—or, in the case of menopause, can involve—the diminishment of cognitive function.
—Anna Holmes, New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concurrence
Noun
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The last time this happened was in 2015, and the next occurrence will be in 2037.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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Today, beef fillet and pan-seared diver scallops are on the menu, reservations are recommended, and live jazz is a common occurrence.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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The agreement is for the company to pay either the minimum rent for the space at the airport, or 25% of yearly revenue, whichever is more.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Among Hasner’s early acts was his choice to sign a 287(g) agreement, forcing FAU’s police department to train and collaborate with ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement).—
Karen J. Leader,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The counselor narrated part of her client's story with their permission.—
Ruchi Kumar,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
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Every president since 1950 has launched military operations against foreign governments, without seeking Congress’ permission or a declaration of war.—
Betsy McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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The timing was not a coincidence.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2026
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Maybe just a coincidence, but there's something special about that.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Claude’s training emphasized principle, virtue, and consensus truth as the basis for action.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Washington — The Senate approved a package of bills aimed at lowering housing costs on Thursday, the most sweeping housing legislation in decades and a rare point of bipartisan consensus in an election year, with the issue of affordability top of mind for many voters.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Citizenship and Immigration Services might grant their renewal but apply it to the date of their application instead of the end of the previous work authorization, effectively giving them less time.—
Gregory Royal Pratt,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The 45-year-old was caught in a sudden shift by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation that now requires applicants to provide proof of legal authorization to be in the United States.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Dickie impressively traveled to eight different countries to study human-bear coexistence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
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Putting the God in Godzilla The only other reasonable and sensible option here is coexistence.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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In unison, these elements ensure Fig Butter can flex in both sweet and savory applications.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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Members of the mother’s group, Walker’s family and advocates, held hands and in unison bowed their heads to listen.—
Mariana Navarrete Villegas,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Concurrence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concurrence. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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