concurrence

noun

kən-ˈkər-ən(t)s How to pronounce concurrence (audio)
Definition of concurrencenext
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 In a common legislative maneuver, the authors expected to gut the existing language, amend it to reflect the deal to adjust the tax credit cap, then pass it out of the Assembly and send it back to the Senate for a concurrence. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026 Barrett issued a partial concurrence that laid out important exceptions to blanket immunity. — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 But this was the original purpose of the 14th Amendment, wrote Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson in a concurrence that served as a direct response to Justice Thomas’ dissent. — Scott Baldauf, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for concurrence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concurrence
  1. occurrence
  2. agreement
  3. permission
  4. coincidence
  5. consensus
  6. authorization
  7. coexistence
  8. unison
Noun
  • The National Hurricane Center warned that Rachel could pick up some strength before arriving on the West Coast — an unusual occurrence for storms in the tropical eastern Pacific.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
  • One health insurance company, Alignment Healthcare, has already threatened to sue the government after its star ratings were downgraded — a now-common occurrence for almost any insurer that is unhappy with its grades.
    — Bob Herman, STAT, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of occurrence
Noun
  • Instead of forcing agreement, stay curious about what needs tweaking.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The effort is part of the agreement between the DAF and Northrop Grumman that increases annual B-21 production capacity by 25% while maintaining focus on cost, schedule and performance.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of agreement
Noun
  • Kalshi and Polymarket have previously used NFL logos and other marks without permission from the league or the NFLPA.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Such behavior is known as doxxing, or sharing someone’s personal information or identity online without their permission.
    — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of permission
Noun
  • That’s not a coincidence – that march unfolded within a 15-minute drive from the Blue Ridge Mountain camp that hosts people seeking to find community with other non-believers.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
  • By coincidence, at the time of the Paramount dinner, Katie was reportedly in talks with the company about an acquisition of her podcast, which features major interviews with Cabinet members and business titans.
    — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of coincidence
Noun
  • Among educators, a consensus is forming that small-group tutoring is one of the most effective ways to address achievement gaps.
    — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Hurricane Isaias is churning its way toward the northeastern Gulf Coast and is likely to make landfall as a hurricane, according to a consensus of most computer models — not just DeepMind.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of consensus
Noun
  • Human authorization, autonomous execution Harmattan AI describes IRIFI as autonomous rather than fully independent.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Florida has separately crafted a Canadian prescription drug importation program with authorization from the federal government, but that initiative has stalled.
    — Fatima Hussein, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of authorization
Noun
  • But a monthslong migration crisis in the Spanish exclave, which Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia will visit on Tuesday for the first time, has exposed divisions in a place that bills itself as a beacon of coexistence.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Through a mycelial lens, the film explores new possibilities for human and non-human coexistence, resilience, and survival in a changing world.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of coexistence
Noun
  • Schumacher and his next Ferrari teammate, Rubens Barrichello, fell off the road in all-red unison during a shower in the 2001 race.
    — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The Mara sisters play the leads in Herzog’s Bucking Fastard, as Jean and Joan Holbrooke, Irish sisters who speak, think and move in unison, share the same dreams and love the same man.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
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“Concurrence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concurrence. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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