as in simultaneously
at one and the same time
two major trade shows running concurrently at the convention center
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Recent Examples of concurrently
The couple's prison sentences will be served concurrently with their Michigan sentences.
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Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Sometimes, more players’ deals are up concurrently than after other seasons.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Cole’s 31-year prison sentence for the Phoenix homicide also will be served concurrently with the Arkansas Department of Corrections terms.
—Penny Weaver, Arkansas Online, 15 June 2026
On the series, Galecki concurrently appeared on Entourage and in films such as 2008's Hancock alongside Will Smith and 2011's In Time with Amanda Seyfried and Justin Timberlake.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Disruption has quickly become the new norm, with macro-scale events happening consecutively and concurrently rather than sporadically, requiring heightened risk management.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Traffic typically backs up on Harbor Drive and other main downtown thoroughfares on nights when concerts at The Shell and Padres games take place concurrently.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
He was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole and 20-30 years, respectively, to run concurrently.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
The two sentences will run concurrently.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026
Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Sometimes, more players’ deals are up concurrently than after other seasons.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Cole’s 31-year prison sentence for the Phoenix homicide also will be served concurrently with the Arkansas Department of Corrections terms.
—Penny Weaver, Arkansas Online, 15 June 2026
On the series, Galecki concurrently appeared on Entourage and in films such as 2008's Hancock alongside Will Smith and 2011's In Time with Amanda Seyfried and Justin Timberlake.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Disruption has quickly become the new norm, with macro-scale events happening consecutively and concurrently rather than sporadically, requiring heightened risk management.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Traffic typically backs up on Harbor Drive and other main downtown thoroughfares on nights when concerts at The Shell and Padres games take place concurrently.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
He was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole and 20-30 years, respectively, to run concurrently.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
The two sentences will run concurrently.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concurrently
Adverb
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Designed with strong prongs that won’t wiggle around in outlets, this compact adapter is ready to use in over 200 countries and can charge up to six devices simultaneously.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
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Martin Brisson, executive director of EuroCham Cambodia, noted that a series of external shocks are simultaneously affecting supply chains and driving up costs.—
Mayu Saini,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Adverb
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Baltimore had coincidently fallen 17 points below its scoring average, and the Ravens fell to 1-3 for the first time since 2015 — a campaign that ended with a 5-11 record.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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In Oshkosh, Franki runs a foundation that fights teen suicide and, coincidently, the office space sits in an old George Webb location.—
Jack Albright,
jsonline.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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This Father's Day, like most holidays since his sons recovered, Kim Humphrey's family will be together.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Yet despite starting at the same time and place and arriving together at the same destination, the two players followed completely different paths to get there.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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“Concurrently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concurrently. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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