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

Jackson, who has repeatedly tussled with Thomas on race questions, wrote a separate concurrence. — Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

The last standing bastion of concurrence seems to lie solely in live experiences like sports and music. — Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes.com, 7 June 2026

Since then, a concurrence of Connecticut Supreme Court cases have only strengthened the state’s public access to the immediate coastline. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 May 2026

In concurrence with expanding educational opportunity for all students, the district eliminated fees for Advanced Placement (AP) enrollment, a change that Moore said has increased Latino student participation in these courses across all four high schools. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026