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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
What To Know While the court's judgment was unanimous, Justices Gorsuch and Sonia Sotomayor filed separate concurrences.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
The court on Friday was unanimous in its judgment, although Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Neil Gorsuch filed separate concurrences.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
Gorsuch complimented his fellow justices in a longer concurrence for setting aside the US government’s covert manipulation arguments and classified evidence submitted in the case.
—Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 17 Jan. 2025
In the Supreme Court’s ruling on immunity, Justice Clarence Thomas, wrote a concurrence questioning Smith's appointment, even though that wasn't at issue in the case and many special counsels have been previously appointed under similar circumstances.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 8 July 2024
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
The court on Friday was unanimous in its judgment, although Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Neil Gorsuch filed separate concurrences.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
Gorsuch complimented his fellow justices in a longer concurrence for setting aside the US government’s covert manipulation arguments and classified evidence submitted in the case.
—Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 17 Jan. 2025
In the Supreme Court’s ruling on immunity, Justice Clarence Thomas, wrote a concurrence questioning Smith's appointment, even though that wasn't at issue in the case and many special counsels have been previously appointed under similar circumstances.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 8 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concurrence
Noun
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Here are some of the notable occurrences from the Rangers’ Opening Day game.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2025
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That sale has caused an uproar in China and Hong Kong alike, with Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly furious over the deal’s occurrence.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Mar. 2025
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The Internal Revenue Service has also been working on an agreement with immigration agencies to share individual taxpayer data about undocumented migrants, according to two sources familiar with the discussions.—
Aaron Navarro,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Funds will go toward materials, communication and transportation, property insurance, contractual maintenance agreement and equipment repairs, according to budget documents.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Entering someone’s boat without permission qualifies as burglary under Florida law when accompanied by threats or aggression.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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They can be given away by their owner or by bishops, while significant relics, such as hearts and organs, cannot be given away without permission from the Vatican.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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Hawks have had 4 spectator head coaches since Q and the culture has softened as well, coincidence?—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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These back-to-back property moves likely aren’t coincidence.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
26 Mar. 2025
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However, alignment often feels top-down, like marching orders disguised as consensus.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Arkansas is the consensus No. 1 team this week, also ranked in the top spot by D1Baseball, Baseball America and Perfect Game.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
7 Apr. 2025
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With recipient authorizations, FedEx couriers can deliver the parcel to customers’ doorsteps and take a real-time photo showing its exact position, according to the company.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Apr. 2025
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In response to the heists, the MTA announced plans to install alarms and brighter lights on train controls to alert when a train is moved without authorization.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
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The Crystal Palace manager eventually decided, or in reality was compelled, to place his hands above his head and clap along in unison with the Selhurst Park crowd.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Gordon's pastiche hits every beat, from the foot-stomping rhythm to the clapping in unison and the dramatic vocal inflections.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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Hours later, the Senate passed the RFK bill by unanimous consent.—
Meagan Flynn,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Mar. 2025
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The all-Republican commission approved the change unanimously on March 17 as part of the consent agenda with no discussion.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Concurrence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concurrence. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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