Definition of concurnext
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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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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 There is no date set for the City Council to decide whether to concur, or to direct the city executives to negotiate a resolution. Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026 Six of the court’s seven justices concurred in the opinion. Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026 His death was ruled a suicide by hanging by the New York Medical Examiner's Office, and the Justice Department concurred with that finding. James Hill, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026 Trustees had a choice to concur with staff’s recommendation to deny a special use permit or grant the petitioner’s request for approval. Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for concur
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concur
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  • The England international’s new deal, agreed at the start of the season, runs until the end of the 2029 campaign and was signed with a view to the 32-year-old seeing out his career on Merseyside.
    Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 25 May 2026
  • In the aftermath of the attack, Tom Wheeler (Chris Mulkey) offered to take Tate to Texas to go fishing, which sounded like a reprieve to Kayce, who agreed.
    Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
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  • You’ll be served an aperitif, a charcuterie platter, local Swiss wine, coffee, and water, while a dedicated concierge—who will accompany you throughout the journey—shares historical insights for a more immersive experience.
    Lauren David, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
  • Authorities also removed another 2-year-old child from the couple’s custody and scoured a field in Moreno Valley, accompanied by Jake Haro in a jail jumpsuit.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
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  • But this is sometimes a problem, as my wireless earbuds and headphones don't always cooperate with whatever outdated seatback entertainment systems exist on that flight.
    Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
  • Greg Biffle is accused in the lawsuit of being negligent in cooperating with Dutton, despite knowing the problems Dutton was experiencing before and during the flight, the lawsuit said.
    Jeff A. Chamer May 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
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  • The second Eid holiday – Eid al-Adha – falls during the 12th month of the Islamic calendar and coincides with the end of the sacred Hajj pilgrimage season.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 26 May 2026
  • Full moons that coincide with apogee are known as micromoons — the opposite of a supermoon — and appear about 12-14% smaller and dimmer than average.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
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  • At first glance, the findings suggested that humans and dogs coexisted in the Wari capital.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
  • Apple and Android already demonstrated that both can coexist.
    Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
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  • In 2023, Archer settled intellectual property disputes with Boeing and its air taxi unit Wisk, and signed an agreement to collaborate on autonomous tech, and invested in the air taxi maker.
    Samantha Subin, CNBC, 29 May 2026
  • And one thing Deb, who spent decades prioritizing the accumulation of money over the refinement of her craft, has learned from collaborating with Ava is that, in the end, art matters more to her than business.
    Judy Berman, Time, 29 May 2026
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  • The group started to strictly focus on uniting business and community leaders to boost Montgomery County.
    William J. Ford, Baltimore Sun, 25 May 2026
  • But the retirees soon unite to uncover the truth and save their home from an otherworldly threat.
    Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026

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“Concur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concur. Accessed 30 May. 2026.

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