CONCURS (IN) Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

concurs (in)

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present tense third-person singular of concur (in)

as in stands by

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Acton stands by her decisions during the pandemic, but is betting that people in Ohio are ready to move on and instead focus on fixing problems like health care affordability and access.

— Sarah Todd, STAT, 22 Sep. 2026
Lizzie’s father, meanwhile, stands by quietly as his wife berates both his daughter and the family maid, Margaret, at dinner that evening.

— Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of stands by

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The other half came from the Fund for Policy Reform, a nonprofit that’s part of Soros’ Open Society Foundations, which supports progressive organizations and whose board is chaired by his son, Alex Soros.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Pearlman supports campus efforts to create foundations for scholarships and lobbying Sacramento and Washington to keep funding, including student aid, at necessary levels.

— Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of supports

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Her work reflects a deep commitment to standing with the people whose labor sustains communities across California.

— The Sacramento Bee staff, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
The lake creates a temperate microclimate that sustains one of the country’s most productive fruit-growing regions—and makes this the best possible place to forget a packed lunch.

— Mike Norton, Midwest Living, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of sustains

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The crowd applauds, marveling with a mixture of shock and awe at what Zada and his team have done with the footage.

— Corbin Bolies, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
The audience files in quietly, takes their seats, and applauds with almost formal restraint when Olivia and William emerge.

— Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 28 Sep. 2026

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