concur

verb

kən-ˈkər How to pronounce concur (audio)
Definition of concurnext
1
as in to agree
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 to accompany
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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3
as in to cooperate
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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How does the verb concur contrast with its synonyms?

The words agree and coincide are common synonyms of concur. While all three words mean "to come into or be in harmony regarding a matter of opinion," concur often implies approval of someone else's statement or decision.

if my wife concurs, it's a deal

When would agree be a good substitute for concur?

While in some cases nearly identical to concur, agree implies complete accord usually attained by discussion and adjustment of differences.

on some points we all can agree

When is it sensible to use coincide instead of concur?

The words coincide and concur can be used in similar contexts, but coincide, used more often of opinions, judgments, wishes, or interests than of people, implies total agreement.

their wishes coincide exactly with my desire

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Recent Examples of concur As in other cases, Justice Amy Coney Barrett concurred with the majority in part and dissented in part. — Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025 Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas suggested in his concurring opinion for the 2022 court decision overturning Roe v. Wade that this decision should allow the court to reconsider other historic rulings, such as Obergefell v. Hodges. — Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Feb. 2025 Congress concurred: a geographically diverse scientific footprint would create concentrations of modern technology and high-wage jobs outside of the Northeast’s corridors of power. — Trysh Travis / Made By History, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025 Whether Marchand concurs with this approach is unknown. — Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for concur
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concur
  1. agree
  2. accompany
  3. cooperate
  4. coincide
  5. coexist
  6. collaborate
  7. unite
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  • Green Bay agreed to a one-year deal with Hardman, who spent the majority of his first six NFL seasons with Kansas City.
    — Rob Reischel, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • And while there are options for those wanting to stick to brighter blonde shades, most experts agree that this spring is all about warmth and deep hues.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of agree
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  • On May 30, 2023, when no one was at the church, security cameras caught an unlikely scene: Lucas, in full dark cassock, showed up in broad daylight, accompanied by a locksmith who changed the locks on the church doors and mailbox.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Photo : Andrew Hoppin/Portal Media The wet bar is accompanied by a cozy conversation space alongside the kitchen.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of accompany
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  • At the trial, the jury heard from Johnson, who cooperated with the prosecution against Cato.
    — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2025
  • The city has a history of cooperating with federal law enforcement organizations, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, according to his remarks.
    — Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of cooperate
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  • Her Forest appointment coincided with the hiring of Dave Long — former Forest boys academy coach and women’s football coach developer and talent reporter — as head of the girls’ academy.
    — Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
  • The purging of bureaucrats has often coincided with zealous announcements of a new golden age.
    — Charlie Tyson, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of coincide
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  • Though finding a quarterback remains the Steelers’ largest looming question, the uncertainty to consider is how Metcalf and George Pickens — two supremely talented but also sometimes fiery personalities — will coexist in the same offense.
    — Mike DeFabo, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The trailer continues with more stunning snippets showing how penguins manage to face predators, attempt daring dives, and coexist with humans.
    — Kelli Bender, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of coexist
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  • Shortly before soaring to the A-list with Top Gun, Tom Cruise collaborated with director Ridley Scott on a fantasy film that the performer would be happy to forget.
    — Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Ryan, the founder of Article, a digital creative agency based in Toronto, continued to collaborate with Meghan on several high-profile projects, including the creation of the SussexRoyal.com and Archewell.org websites, as well as Sussex.com.
    — Erin Hill, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of collaborate
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  • For more than 50 years, the music industry has united around the Spirit of Life campaign, raising nearly $170 million to support City of Hope’s lifesaving research and care.
    — Jem Aswad, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
  • As Messi’s team worked together seamlessly on the world’s biggest stage, so too must the team members within any organization—whether in sports or business—unite to achieve its goals.
    — PJ Bain, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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