1
as in agrees
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 accompanies
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 collaborates
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 concurs
But the Air Force concurs with the overall recommendation in the report to increase the number of caretakers for military working dogs and to develop a plan to upgrade all of the kennel facilities.
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Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Loper Bright concerns statutory language that is ambiguous; if a court concurs that the language is clear, the answer will be clear too.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Douglas concurs about the fingers-on-strings magic.
—Holly Gleason, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Asked to sum up the 20-month endeavor, Brent’s client happily concurs.
—David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026
Investopedia editor in chief Caleb Silver concurs.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Neuman concurs, steering his A-listers to the most secure investments.
—Trey Williams, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Some contemporary research concurs, noting that poison can endanger pets and the ecosystem and that rats reproduce too quickly for poisoning to work.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 13 Sep. 2025
Upon reading the prompts, the human inspector concurs that the person has possible criminal intentions at hand.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Loper Bright concerns statutory language that is ambiguous; if a court concurs that the language is clear, the answer will be clear too.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Douglas concurs about the fingers-on-strings magic.
—Holly Gleason, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Asked to sum up the 20-month endeavor, Brent’s client happily concurs.
—David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026
Investopedia editor in chief Caleb Silver concurs.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Neuman concurs, steering his A-listers to the most secure investments.
—Trey Williams, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Some contemporary research concurs, noting that poison can endanger pets and the ecosystem and that rats reproduce too quickly for poisoning to work.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 13 Sep. 2025
Upon reading the prompts, the human inspector concurs that the person has possible criminal intentions at hand.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concurs
Verb
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Not everyone agrees on their effectiveness.—
Tony Plohetski,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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Not everyone agrees the government should be in the business of bankrolling early-stage firms.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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However despite these developments being widely celebrated, little is known about gentrification, the phenomenon that often accompanies urbanization.—
Chloe Wong,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2026
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The film accompanies four young people — two from Linares and two Chinese engineers — just as the old Santana factory, a symbol of the city, reopens.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In this deeply intimate and haunting documentary, Alan Berliner posthumously collaborates with his friend and colleague, experimental New York City filmmaker Benita Raphan, who died by suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Guilford Police Department regularly collaborates with affiliated agencies in conducting these complex investigations.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Paris Internationale Milano’s inaugural run coincides with the tenth edition of Milan Art Week, promoted by the City of Milan in conjunction with miart, the international modern and contemporary art fair organized by Fiera Milano, and running April 13–19.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
23 Mar. 2026
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The holiday that coincides with the spring equinox is rooted in Zoroastrian tradition dating back millennia and is celebrated from Afghanistan to Turkey.—
AMY TAXIN,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Combine that with annual appearances from the country’s best music ensembles and this fest is a sure winner no matter who is on stage — at least when the weather cooperates.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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If the weather cooperates next winter, the bulbs can perform well again.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Held in Washington during the week of the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings, Semafor World Economy uniquely unites private and public sector leaders to exchange ideas that will shape the future of the world economy.—
Rachel Keidan,
semafor.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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The ground that unites the powerless against the powerful is always about to collapse.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Concurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concurs. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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