1
as in coinciding
to have or come to the same opinion or point of view
I concur with your assessment of the political situation
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2
as in accompanying
to occur or exist at the same time
the 1960s, a decade in which the Cold War, the race to the moon, the Vietnam War, and the civil rights movement all concurred
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as in cooperating
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end
all sides concurred to pass the reform legislation on campaign financing
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Recent Examples of concurring
Conservative Justice Samuel Alito wrote in a concurring opinion that California’s maps were also approved for political advantage, signaling it may also stand.
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Linh Tat, Daily News, 20 Jan. 2026
Council members Steve Thoren, Diana Alfaro and Dustin Good voted against the request, with Alfaro citing the property’s single entrance and exit and Thoren concurring with residents on traffic concerns.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Cue the replies eagerly concurring, firmly disagreeing or pointing out the real cases of system-cheating now unfolding.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 14 Dec. 2025
Though the Supreme Court’s ruling dealt with Texas’ congressional map, conservative Justice Samuel Alito in his concurring opinion for the majority sent a strong signal that California’s map may also stand.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 5 Dec. 2025
This particular trip to Paris had the exciting fortune (and, noting for legal purposes, pure coincidence) of concurring with a heist at the Louvre—who says the city never changes?
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025
Thomas later recommended revisiting Obergefell when concurring with Alito’s majority opinion in Dobbs.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 6 Oct. 2025
The court justices unanimously affirmed the decision, with a concurring opinion from Associate Justice Serge Georges.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote in a concurring opinion that immigration agents can use those factors when determining who to stop.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Linh Tat, Daily News, 20 Jan. 2026
Council members Steve Thoren, Diana Alfaro and Dustin Good voted against the request, with Alfaro citing the property’s single entrance and exit and Thoren concurring with residents on traffic concerns.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Cue the replies eagerly concurring, firmly disagreeing or pointing out the real cases of system-cheating now unfolding.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 14 Dec. 2025
Though the Supreme Court’s ruling dealt with Texas’ congressional map, conservative Justice Samuel Alito in his concurring opinion for the majority sent a strong signal that California’s map may also stand.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 5 Dec. 2025
This particular trip to Paris had the exciting fortune (and, noting for legal purposes, pure coincidence) of concurring with a heist at the Louvre—who says the city never changes?
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025
Thomas later recommended revisiting Obergefell when concurring with Alito’s majority opinion in Dobbs.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 6 Oct. 2025
The court justices unanimously affirmed the decision, with a concurring opinion from Associate Justice Serge Georges.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote in a concurring opinion that immigration agents can use those factors when determining who to stop.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concurring
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Since 2020-21, there has been a drop in the share of moderate- and high-pressure open-play goals from outside the penalty area, coinciding with an increase in the rate of low-pressure goals.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The first date is June 11, coinciding with the World Cup’s opening match in Mexico City.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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There were more than a few ugly incidents, and San Diego religious leaders began accompanying immigrants to those facilities.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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And right now, Stolz is so far living up to the outsized expectations and accompanying pressure that follow his every stride on the ice at the Milano Speed Skating Stadium, a temporary facility created for this event.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2026
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Ten states — all led by Democrats — now have statewide policies prohibiting law enforcement officers from cooperating in one of the primary programs Trump is using to carry out his agenda of mass deportations.—
David A. Lieb,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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In July 2024, Wall Township Public Schools acknowledged the charges and said the district was fully cooperating with law enforcement.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Radtke took a plea deal, agreeing to plead guilty to three misdemeanor counts of theft of government property.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Zelensky, who has been president since 2019, noted that elections have not been held since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022 and stressed that Ukraine needed strong security guarantees before agreeing to any end to the war.—
Nandika Chatterjee,
Time,
14 Feb. 2026
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Three influential San Diego nonprofits—OUR Arts Foundation, Community Resource Center, and Just in Time for Foster Youth—are collaborating for a powerful evening of music and mission at Belly Up.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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So in July 2021, the attorney’s office sought change by collaborating with the Ramsey County Public Defender’s Office, community groups and law enforcement.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
17 Feb. 2026
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The event is focused on uniting youth and senior communities, but is open to anyone.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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While uniting the community worldwide, the fasting tradition is meant to help Muslims experience the hunger and thirst of the poor and foster empathy and generosity.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Concurring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concurring. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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