1
as in coinciding
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 accompanying
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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as in cooperating
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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Recent Examples of concurring
Thomas later recommended revisiting Obergefell when concurring with Alito’s majority opinion in Dobbs.
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Samantha Riedel, Them., 6 Oct. 2025
The court justices unanimously affirmed the decision, with a concurring opinion from Associate Justice Serge Georges.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote in a concurring opinion that immigration agents can use those factors when determining who to stop.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The panel was sharply divided, issuing 323 pages of concurring and dissenting opinions with no majority.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025
Samantha Riedel, Them., 6 Oct. 2025
The court justices unanimously affirmed the decision, with a concurring opinion from Associate Justice Serge Georges.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote in a concurring opinion that immigration agents can use those factors when determining who to stop.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The panel was sharply divided, issuing 323 pages of concurring and dissenting opinions with no majority.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concurring
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Her idyllic life with her husband Aitor (Roberto Álamo) and their teenage son Sebas (Teo Soler) begins to crumble when Félix is released from prison, coinciding with a new wave of crimes that eerily mirror the murders committed 25 years ago.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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The results indicate a turning point for Democrats, who have trailed Republicans on this metric for the past four years — coinciding with Biden’s time in office.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
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Aleister Black made a new entrance, this time with his real-life wife, Zelina Vega, accompanying him.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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To find out when yours needs to be replaced, refer to the instructions that came with your model and accompanying filter.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
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The driver has been cooperating with investigators since the incident.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Its identity has not been verified, and Prince of Whales is cooperating fully with authorities.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Trump’s measure was followed by the EU rolling out additional sanctions and agreeing to finance Ukraine for the next two years.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Many people in the Reddit community responded to the post, agreeing that OP wasn't in the wrong for his emotions and feelings.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The team is now collaborating with clinicians at Lausanne University Hospital and Jules Gonin Eye Hospital to adapt MagFlow for retinoblastoma therapy.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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Continuing that legacy of steady and consistent giving also means setting an example for the next generation about hard work, generosity and collaborating with others.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Many regional observers believe Barghouti is the only figure capable of uniting the Palestinians; polls show him as a leading candidate in a hypothetical election for President of the Palestinian Authority.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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European Literature Night 2025 returns to New York for its seventh edition, uniting a dynamic lineup of authors and translators from across Europe for an unforgettable evening of readings, discussions, and literary exchange.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Concurring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concurring. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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