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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Yet it’s become a common occurrence now through three playoff rounds for a team — for better or worse — becoming known for its resilience in the face of double-digit deficits.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
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Private members' clubs, or members-only clubs, have become an omnipresent occurrence in major cities worldwide.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Another item that could go before the commission on June 12 is an agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement that would deputize city police officers with immigration enforcement powers.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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The agreement signals a broader shift among global carriers: wine lists are no longer just about brand recognition.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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In entertainment, one of the more significant proposals is the No Fakes Act, which would give individuals a right to control their digital likeness, meaning that content creators would need permission to recreate celebrities and anyone else using AI.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
5 June 2025
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National Donut Day, which comes around annually on the first Friday of June, isn't just promotional permission to partake in pastries – the celebration has some historical heft.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Some of the recurring elements at this year’s Cannes Film Festival were coincidences, like the many scenes in which women angrily masturbated, or children bulled one of their own, or a house became a portal into generations of family history.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
27 May 2025
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The White House has said the parade is a celebration of the Army's anniversary, and characterized Trump's birthday falling on the same day as a coincidence.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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My intention was to suggest a consensus approach that could overcome the stodgy staff guarding the City’s credit rating to try something new.—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Alongside a consensus buy rating, the average analyst price target calls for more than 5% upside.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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But their work authorization is tied to their parole status, and reapplying for permission to work in the United States will take months.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2025
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This withdrawal came following the company’s public announcement to increase its share repurchase authorization to $750 million and commit to utilize $200 million of such authorization over the next three months and $500 million within the next 12 months.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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Every member of the Pacers roster and coaching staff, poised and breathless in a big moment, edged closer to the hardwood in unison as the clock ticked down.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Flooding onto the streets, a motorbike revs its engine in unison with the chanting fans, and there are fireworks everywhere — the air thick with smoke.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Agencies and their clients did not give consent, and they have not been compensated.—
Henry Kurkowski,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Between 2011 and 2013, more than 1,000 phone calls between inmates and their attorneys were recorded at the private Leavenworth prison without consent.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
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“Concurrence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concurrence. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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