nonconcurring

verb

present participle of nonconcur
as in disagreeing
to have a different opinion the one nonconcurring judge in the case issued his own opinion

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonconcurring
  1. disagreeing
  2. differing
  3. dissenting
Verb
  • This week, the Times published several Letters to the Editor responding to Spiegler’s essay, which ran the gamut of agreeing and disagreeing with it.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 8 July 2026
  • While disagreeing with the decision, the groups applauded its narrowness.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Definition of disagreeing
Verb
  • Despite the availability of commuter buses and Metrolink rail services, many still drive to jobs in Los Angeles and surrounding communities because of differing work schedules and the need to travel to places not close to public transit stops.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Relations between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh have also been strained by differing approaches to the wars in Sudan and Yemen, relations with Israel, and management of oil markets.
    — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of differing
Verb
  • Jackson also is not shy about writing dissenting opinions, and the occasional concurrence, whether in combination with others or alone.
    — Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 9 July 2026
  • Councilmembers Jose Rodriguez and Marcus Bush were absent from a June 30 special meeting at which the council voted 2-1 to authorize a letter of support to the Port — with Mayor Ron Morrison casting a dissenting vote.
    — Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026
Definition of dissenting
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“Nonconcurring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonconcurring. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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