1
as in synchronous
existing or occurring at the same period of time
concurrent expeditions to the Antarctic that were in a race to reach the South Pole
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2
as in attending
present at the same time and place
the postwar period of prosperity and the concurrent baby boom are the major topics in this history of the 1950s
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Recent Examples of concurrent
As inference scales further, whether to serve multiple concurrent requests or handle ultra-long context, utilizing high-performance, non-volatile memory express, solid state drives (NVMe SSDs) for KV cache storage will become inevitable.
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Abel Gordon, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
At the time, the contract conversations with both players were occurring on concurrent tracks.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 5 June 2025
He is expected to be released in 2036, at which point Peruvian authorities will extradite him back to the United States to serve his concurrent 20-year sentence for Holloway's murder.
—Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
Muy was sentenced in state court on March 18 to two years in prison for violating his state probation related to his 2012 conviction, and a concurrent two days for the 2024 motor vehicle offense, according to court records.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2025
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Abel Gordon, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
At the time, the contract conversations with both players were occurring on concurrent tracks.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 5 June 2025
He is expected to be released in 2036, at which point Peruvian authorities will extradite him back to the United States to serve his concurrent 20-year sentence for Holloway's murder.
—Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
Muy was sentenced in state court on March 18 to two years in prison for violating his state probation related to his 2012 conviction, and a concurrent two days for the 2024 motor vehicle offense, according to court records.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concurrent
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The sheer number of DNA shifts that must have occurred in rapid succession to create this synchronous outcome also reflects the strong pressure horses were likely under to become fast and tireless.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
27 Mar. 2025
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The key lies in a fast oscillating sheet known as a diffuser, onto which synchronous images are projected at high speed (2,880 images per second) and at different heights; human persistence of vision ensures that these images are perceived as true 3D objects.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2025
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With a lockable synchronic-tilt mechanism and special Z-Shape design, the Kaiser 2 can accommodate a weight up to 180kg, quite a bit more than normal mechanisms on office chairs and the back can be reclined to an angle of 160 degrees which can be locked when not in rocking mode.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
11 Oct. 2021
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For his last runway collection, unveiled in September, Michele constructed a parallel universe of side-by-side shows separated by a wall that when lifted revealed twins in identical looks in synchronic stride.—
Colleen Barry,
Fortune,
24 Nov. 2022
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The company debuted WhatsApp’s Updates tab in June 2023 along with an accompanying Channels feature that allows people and organizations to send broadcast messages and updates to their followers as opposed to personal conversations.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
16 June 2025
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The slick accompanying performance video was directed by Zev York in collaboration with Nick DeMoura, who was the choreographer and creative director for JB’s 2023 Believe world tour.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
13 June 2025
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The law prohibits libraries from contracting with publishers that place simultaneous restrictions on the loan period of an e-book and the number of times people can borrow it.—
Gabby DeBenedictis,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2025
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This will become especially important as swarm technology advances, requiring systems to handle multiple simultaneous threats.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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The attendant publicity lifted the album no higher than No. 15.—
Chris Morris,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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Designed to coincide with Pride Month and the 80th anniversary of these odd Finnish mammals(?), the exhibit and its attendant public programming probably represent the largest gathering of Moomins to ever occur stateside.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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The timing of these changes were roughly coincident with clarification of Information Blocking rules and Epic’s introduction of its own competing product.—
Seth Joseph,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2024
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Another suggestion is that there were two more or less coincident eruptions, one each in northern and southern hemispheres.—
Erik Klemetti,
Discover Magazine,
26 July 2011
Adjective
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Fifty years later, the aircraft and its associated mission systems are increasingly unsustainable.—
David A. Deptula,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The release regarding the lawsuit claims associated wages had already been earned, approved by County Manager Dave Rossi and finance director Dave Reynolds and paid through standard payroll processes.—
The Summit Daily,
Denver Post,
11 June 2025
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Whether the singles were planned or coincidental, the dual release has fans tuned in.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
20 June 2025
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There’s a coincidental yet meaningful connection between two of this summer’s buzziest movies.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2025
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“Concurrent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concurrent. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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