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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
In the eyes of history, however, the more influential opinion was a concurrence by Justice Robert Jackson.
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Jeffrey Rosen, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026
Gorsuch explained this masterfully in his concurrence.
—David French, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
There is no specific rule about who qualifies for the honor, a decision controlled by concurrence from both the House and Senate.
—Matt Brown, Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
In a 46-page concurrence, Gorsuch stressed the primary role of Congress.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
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Jeffrey Rosen, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026
Gorsuch explained this masterfully in his concurrence.
—David French, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
There is no specific rule about who qualifies for the honor, a decision controlled by concurrence from both the House and Senate.
—Matt Brown, Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
In a 46-page concurrence, Gorsuch stressed the primary role of Congress.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concurrence
Noun
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The first occurrence came while playing basketball as a senior in high school.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Despite the uptick in rattlesnake bites, a fatal rattlesnake bite is a rare occurrence.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His starting point was not optimism about the likelihood of human agreement but a sober recognition of its unlikelihood.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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While classes will remain in session, CPS reached an agreement last week to provide transportation to students who chose to participate in an afternoon rally, and to allow teachers to implement a curriculum on civic engagement.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some travelers have even tucked it under the headrest of the seat in front of them (with the passenger’s permission).—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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Reprinted by permission of Curtis Brown, Ltd.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Chi revolves around a group of residents on the South Side of Chicago who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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The whale cameos were no coincidence.—
Sarah Sekula,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Smack, the consensus top kicker in the draft, could be worth a late selection to provide some competition.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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One complicating factor of this draft class is the consensus blue-chip prospects are largely at positions that aren’t as valuable to NFL teams than the ones that command the most money on the open market.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The company representative said all that's necessary to start hauling for them is federal authorization, which requires proof of minimal insurance and paying a $300 fee online.—
Michael Kaplan,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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The House held a rare overnight voting session in hopes of advancing legislation extending foreign surveillance authorizations.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The regional conflict that followed did not stem from the existence of Zionism, but from others who reject that vision of coexistence.—
Elad Strohmayer,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The move comes two years after funding for a similar wildlife coexistence program expired.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bryan stretched it out across something close to 20 minutes, weaving in introductions of his band members, letting each take a turn at showing off their prowess, while the crowd jumped, shouted and swayed in unison.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Apr. 2026
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The mandolins weave intricate patterns together, in counterpoint or unison.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Concurrence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concurrence. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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