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
  • Prior authorizations, the approvals insurers require before some treatments, are among the biggest burdens.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Americans who are planning trips to Europe are being warned about scam websites charging travelers for ETIAS travel authorizations that are not yet available.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of authorizations
Noun
  • The company had $36 billion in off-balance-sheet AI cloud agreements, or backstops, for neoclouds, according to its last quarterly financial filing in July.
    — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Advances in satellite imagery, remote sensors, and data analytics can increase transparency and make compliance with arms control agreements more observable.
    — Pedro Sánchez, Foreign Affairs, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of agreements
Noun
  • Turning a Windows defense against itself The attack exploits the interaction of CLFS, Windows Defender, and Windows file permissions.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 13 Nov. 2026
  • With the right permissions, Apple's system can share someone's age range with participating apps.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 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
  • The city determined that the signatures represented a majority of the people living in the district, and the issue was put on hold.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2026
  • After a petition with over 25,000 signatures and large protests, county officials intervened and blocked the project.
    — Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of signatures

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“Concurrences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concurrences. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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