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 court was unanimous in its judgment, although Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Neil Gorsuch filed separate concurrences.
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Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
In a separate concurrence, Justice Neil Gorsuch splashed cold water on the argument.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
In his concurrence, Gorsuch said the court was right to not rely on the covert content manipulation rationale and also not rely on secret evidence from the government.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
What To Know While the court's judgment was unanimous, Justices Gorsuch and Sonia Sotomayor filed separate concurrences.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
In a separate concurrence, Justice Neil Gorsuch splashed cold water on the argument.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
In his concurrence, Gorsuch said the court was right to not rely on the covert content manipulation rationale and also not rely on secret evidence from the government.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
What To Know While the court's judgment was unanimous, Justices Gorsuch and Sonia Sotomayor filed separate concurrences.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concurrence
Noun
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But some families can boast more than one success story, which is a particularly special occurrence for parents with multiple renowned offspring.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
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Here’s what to know about the unique solar occurrence happening this month.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2025
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That said, this agreement is a small step in a better direction.—
The Editors,
National Review,
10 May 2025
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The Big 12’s media rights agreement expires in the summer of 2031, which means the next contract likely will be signed and sealed in the spring of 2030 — during Yormark’s tenure.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
10 May 2025
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In addition to identifying tools, Reco assesses the data access levels assigned to each one, keeping an eye on permissions and usage to mitigate risks of exposure.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Last month he was denied permission to attend the birth of first child in person, according to emails reviewed by CNN.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Is that a coincidence, or are those two things connected?—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
16 May 2025
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This is no coincidence, as AI is fundamentally reshaping the future of operational and financial operations.—
Omar Choucair,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The nations' decision to recognize Israel broke with years-long consensus among Arab nations that any formal relationship with Israel would only occur with the establishment of a Palestinian state.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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The monthly reading was in line with the Dow Jones consensus estimate while the 12-month was a bit below the forecast for 2.4%.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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Camacho and Castle charge that Ground Game LA has continued to profit off their work without authorization, even after blocking their access to the site, and are seeking nearly $5 million in damages.—
Matt Hamilton,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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In April, Border Patrol agents recorded roughly 8,400 apprehensions of migrants who had crossed the U.S.-Mexico border without authorization, according to the preliminary Department of Homeland Security statistics, which have not been officially published.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
1 May 2025
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As the Caribbean continues to innovate and grow, Carnival stands as a shining example of how tradition and entrepreneurship can dance in unison, driving prosperity across the diaspora.—
Jasmine Browley,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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The smoke, the bells ringing in unison across Rome.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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But consent is a dynamic, not static, concept, Martin said.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
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The defense is attempting to establish grounds for consent.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
16 May 2025
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“Concurrence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concurrence. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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