concurrences

noun

plural of concurrence
1
as in consensuses
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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2
as in authorizations
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 concurrences In both her dissents and concurrences, Thomas, the court’s only other Black member and its leading proponent of originalism, has been one of her main targets. — Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 9 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concurrences
  1. consensuses
  2. authorizations
  3. agreements
  4. permissions
  5. unisons
  6. consents
  7. permits
  8. signatures
Noun
  • With cultural consensuses in disrepair and taste informed by an ever evolving spate of social media and streaming platforms, mainstream music trends were almost reliably fractious.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
Definition of consensuses
Noun
  • Inclusion on that list would prevent the machines from obtaining the wireless communication authorizations required to operate in the United States, effectively blocking their commercial sale nationwide.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026
  • Diplomas, certificates, apprenticeships, licenses, skills records, exam integrity proofs, work authorizations, and continuing education achievements should be able to attach over time.
    — Raj Ananthanpillai, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of authorizations
Noun
  • Reddit cheers; SerpApi prepares to fight If Reddit wins the fight, the popular online discussion forum could be in a better position to force all AI scrapers to enter into licensing agreements.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026
  • France’s film industry also negotiated separate agreements with individual streamers governing both their cinema investment commitments and their place in the country’s windowing system.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 31 July 2026
Definition of agreements
Noun
  • Retries, permissions, network reachability, and the absence of a stopping rule created a path that a shorter or better-contained run would never have found.
    — Ashish Bhatia, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Even the most intrusive apps ask for seemingly harmless permissions.
    — Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 31 July 2026
Definition of permissions
Noun
  • The singers’ buchi drone formed the core of the music’s harmonic language, which relied mostly on unisons, major seconds, and minor thirds.
    — Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 21 Dec. 2025
Definition of unisons
Noun
  • For those with an eye on the future and a mindset of settlement and creating homes for others, planning and consents are in place for 400 new beachfront properties.
    — Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • This means cost-sharing for stormwater improvements will continue to be structured by the 83/17 split for decades to come – unless GLWA consents to renegotiating the deal.
    — Nicole Van Lier, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
Definition of consents
Noun
  • Licenses and permits, including a sales tax permit if products will be sold, also may be required.
    — Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
  • On Monday, the Overland Park City Council will look at special events permits for the farmers market to take place this spring and summer — including issuing a special events permit for the market’s new location, 7950 Marty Street, starting in early June.
    — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2026
Definition of permits
Noun
  • Tyler collected enough signatures to qualify for a primary, but Santanella challenged the process and prevailed in an appeal to Superior Court.
    — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The Respect Missouri Voters coalition submitted more than 300,000 petition signatures — currently being verified by election officials — to try to place a constitutional amendment on the November ballot protecting the initiative process.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Definition of signatures

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“Concurrences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concurrences. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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