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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
Justice Elena Kagan filed a separate concurrence, joined by Justice Sonia Sotomayor.
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Kevin Cope, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
Just one week away from concurrence, the Kentucky legislature is moving quickly to pass laws on a priority topic — public education.
—Kathryn Muchnick, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
In the eyes of history, however, the more influential opinion was a concurrence by Justice Robert Jackson.
—Jeffrey Rosen, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026
Gorsuch explained this masterfully in his concurrence.
—David French, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Kevin Cope, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
Just one week away from concurrence, the Kentucky legislature is moving quickly to pass laws on a priority topic — public education.
—Kathryn Muchnick, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
In the eyes of history, however, the more influential opinion was a concurrence by Justice Robert Jackson.
—Jeffrey Rosen, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026
Gorsuch explained this masterfully in his concurrence.
—David French, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for concurrence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concurrence
Noun
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The poem persists both as a series of occurrences and as a solid object.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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The term simply refers to the uncommon occurrence of two full moons in one month.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Noun
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On Monday, the Plano City Council will vote on an agreement for the Stars to build a new arena at the Willow Bend Mall site.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Under the plea agreement, Copeland faces a minimum of 40 years in prison, a dishonorable discharge from the Navy, forfeiture of all pay and a reduction in rank.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Amir Ghalenoei, Iran’s head coach, added that some management staff, media personnel and an executive director have still not been granted permission to attend the tournament.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Used with permission of the publisher, Doubleday.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
Noun
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O’Farrell’s inclination for narratives propelled by brutal coincidence and fatally poor timing tenders a Hardy-esque vision of the world, one that emphasizes the rigid, often cruel limits of an individual’s jurisdiction over the course of their life.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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For years, people took photos of themselves on the 666 to Hel and shared them on social media, relishing the coincidence of a bus to a beach resort provoking mental images of damnation, thanks to the similarity of the town's name to the English word hell.—
Anna Noryskiewicz,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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During the civil war, the Army splintered along sectarian lines, and, for a time, that consensus collapsed.—
Euan Ward,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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This involved iterative global surveys and consensus workshops to identify key principles, acceptable terminology and ways to implement changes that are feasible and easily communicated.—
Melanie Cree,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Well, this was a controversial authorization.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Administration officials previously have argued that the War Powers Act, which requires congressional authorization for military action lasting more than 60 days, doesn’t apply to Iran because of the ceasefire.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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Behind a wall of tour buses was a counter-demonstration hosted by the extremist group Lehava, which opposes Jewish-Arab coexistence and gay relationships.—
Theia Chatelle,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
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In Tyre, long held up by locals as a model of coexistence among Lebanon’s various sects, Israeli occupation and bombardment were not weakening Hezbollah’s case for its weapons.—
Euan Ward,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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And then a small bird would swoop through the frame, or a breeze would cause the dry brush to wiggle in unison as if dancing.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 June 2026
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Where some see hands rising in unison, others picture a beacon aglow.—
Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
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“Concurrence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concurrence. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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