1
as in occurrence
the occurrence or existence of several things at once
the concurrence of my birthday and the concert by my favorite band made my preference for a birthday present pretty obvious
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2
as in agreement
the state of being of one opinion about something
looked for some sign of concurrence among the delegates to the conference
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3
as in permission
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
we needed the concurrence of the boss before proceeding with the project
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Recent Examples of concurrence
The clock is winding down before the veto period begins for the 2025 legislative session, and state lawmakers are quickly moving forward priority legislation ahead of concurrence days next week.
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Hannah Pinski, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Mar. 2025
Jackson wrote more – either opinions, concurrences or dissents – this term than anyone except Justice Clarence Thomas, according to Empirical SCOTUS blog.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 6 July 2025
The event, which was held at 4 p.m. ET, did not earn a primetime spot due to its concurrence with the NBA Playoffs.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Another problem was the mayor being allowed to round up votes in advance of a public hearing without violating the Brown Act (which forbids a collective concurrence).
—Donna Frye, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
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Hannah Pinski, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Mar. 2025
Jackson wrote more – either opinions, concurrences or dissents – this term than anyone except Justice Clarence Thomas, according to Empirical SCOTUS blog.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 6 July 2025
The event, which was held at 4 p.m. ET, did not earn a primetime spot due to its concurrence with the NBA Playoffs.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Another problem was the mayor being allowed to round up votes in advance of a public hearing without violating the Brown Act (which forbids a collective concurrence).
—Donna Frye, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concurrence
Noun
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This is even more likely to result in a clog if the drain hose is kinked, which is a common occurrence.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 July 2025
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Here is a limited list of Banana Ball occurrences: Come for the Bananas, stay for Ham Porter or Travis Hunter.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
Noun
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In 2019, during the first Trump administration, the U.S. also suspended the trade agreement but it was lifted after a new agreement was reached, Jungmeyer said.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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The pair’s status as NATO members means each would defend the other if attacked, but the new agreement deepens cooperation, including further integrating arms exports, weapons development, and military doctrines, and a pledge to supply Ukraine with long-range weapons.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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However, students are not allowed to use the devices during class, unless a teacher gives them permission for educational, health or emergency purposes.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
24 July 2025
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Reprinted by permission of Vintage Books, an imprint of the Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC.—
Simon Boas
July 23,
Literary Hub,
23 July 2025
Noun
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This isn’t coincidence, but a direct reflection of how algorithms shape language on the internet.—
Adam Aleksic,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Hey, what a coincidence, Le Creuset is running its Factory to Table Sale right at the very same time as Amazon Prime Day.—
Melissa Knific,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 July 2025
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And unlike other health trends, there’s no strict rules or consensus about how fibermaxxing enthusiasts should be consuming that fiber.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
24 July 2025
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This was above a Visible Alpha consensus forecast of 8.87 billion euros.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Medicare Advantage plan members can face prior authorization for many services, whereas Original Medicare has considerably fewer situations requiring approval.—
Diane Omdahl,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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In January, the US Food and Drug Administration gave marketing authorization to certain nicotine pouches for the first time, allowing sales of 10 flavors of popular brand Zyn to help adult smokers quit or cut back on their tobacco use.—
Jeffrey Kopp,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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Although everyone in each section must play as one—in unison—the reality is that every violinist has their own style and tone and other idiosyncrasies that (subtly) set them apart.—
Matthew Clark Davison,
Literary Hub,
25 July 2025
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One notable feature was an instrument cluster that moved in unison with the adjustable steering wheel to maximize visibility.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
23 July 2025
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Deloitte’s Connected Consumer survey echoes the tension: Enthusiasm for generative AI co-exists with a demand for transparency, accountability and explicit consent.—
Boris Dzhingarov,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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While rare, these incidents raise valid concerns about control and consent.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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“Concurrence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concurrence. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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