CONCURRING Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

concurring

verb

present participle of concur

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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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 That vision was on display in her concurring opinion in the birthright citizenship case. — Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 9 July 2026 Jackson wrote 26 total opinions during the term, including eight concurring opinions, two opinions partially concurring and partially dissenting, and 10 dissenting opinions. — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 7 July 2026 Jackson filed an opinion concurring in the judgment in part and dissenting in part. — Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026 In an opinion concurring with the majority ruling, Jackson and Sotomayor slammed Thomas’ reasoning for being inconsistent with his legal scholarship and prior judicial reasoning. — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 Justice Sonia Sotomayor, joined by Justices Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson, issued an opinion concurring in part and dissenting in part. — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 30 June 2026 Justice Brett Kavanaugh joined the majority in support of birthright citizenship, but issued a concurring opinion based on federal law. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026 Kagan wrote for a 6-3 majority for Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh, but others wrote concurring opinions. — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 29 June 2026 Two other justices, including Chief Justice John Weimer, issued opinions concurring with Cole. — Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 29 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for concurring

Verb

The current reality television moment is coinciding with a time when traditional celebrities have ever more control over their image.

— Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026
In an era of galloping energy demands – coinciding with the rising impact of global warming – more countries are seeking to add nuclear power to their energy sources.

— Howard LaFranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of coinciding

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With the accompanying string of tropical nights, state media has devoted unusual attention to the hottest weeks of the year, known locally as sambok, or the dog days of summer.

— Reuters, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026
Consequently, the rapid temperature change and accompanying constriction and dilation of blood vessels in the palate can produce a stronger pain signal than in individuals without migraine, resulting in a more pronounced headache.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of accompanying

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Moskowitz, a centrist known for cooperating with Republicans, and Larkin, a democratic socialist, are far apart on many issues.

— Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
Both the ordinance and the act largely prohibit law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration agents, and from stopping, arresting, searching, detaining or continuing to detain a person solely due to immigration status.

— Chris Tye, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of cooperating

Verb

Espi‘s arrival was announced on Thursday, with Madrid and Levante agreeing a lightning-fast transfer for the 21-year-old Spanish striker in a deal worth around €25million.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026
At the moment, that’s determined by whether the Best Player at the recent World Cup won by his country Spain renews a contract which expires on June 30, 2027 at the Etihad or returns home to the Spanish capital by agreeing to join Real Madrid.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of agreeing

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Sherman-Palladino and Graham are also collaborating on a book about the making of Gilmore Girls, which is due for publication in fall 2027.

— Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026
And to be collaborating with the brilliantly talented Molly Manners is a dream come true.

— Peter White, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of collaborating

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It’s been a rocky go for the tour uniting the funk and soul legends and Lionel Richie, as the start of the trek was briefly paused after Richie became ill mid-concert during the opening night performance in Minneapolis in June.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026
Orange County recently hosted the inaugural USA Basketball Foundation and RX3 Charity 3x3 Tournament, uniting stars like Kevin Durant, Elena Delle Donne, and Chet Holmgren for a cause.

— Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026