concur (in)

verb

Definition of concur (in)next
as in to stand by

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concur (in)
  1. stand by
  2. support
  3. sustain
  4. uphold
  5. applaud
  6. salute
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  • Donald Trump is standing by his choice for defense secretary, but is there an expiration date on this nomination?
    The Editors, The Atlantic, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Trump’s team has publicly stood by him, decrying the accusations as false and politically motivated.
    Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of stand by
Verb
  • The group also supported the Taliban in its two-decade campaign against the former Afghan government that ultimately collapsed amid a U.S. military withdrawal in August 2021.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
  • For example, the Department of Commerce awarded $16 billion in incentives and tax credits last month alone to boost projects to support the creation of microchips, which the White House credits with spurring $180 billion in private investments in the semiconductor industry.
    Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of support
Verb
  • With the help of American biologist Lynn Margulis, however, Lovelock would develop and sustain the idea that organic and inorganic elements of the planet contributed to a global, self-regulating being.
    Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
  • On a cash basis, the Giants spent $206 million on player salaries last season, exceeded the luxury tax threshold ($237 million) for the first time since 2018 and sustained operating losses that caused some discomfort among members of the ownership group.
    Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of sustain
Verb
  • David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Meta shares continued their extended rally on Friday, rising 2.4% and closing at a record after a federal appeals court upheld a law requiring China’s ByteDance to sell TikTok or face an effective U.S. ban.
    Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Since the law is upheld, the TikTok ban could take effect as soon as one day before Trump is inaugurated next month.
    Zeyi Yang Makena Kelly, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of uphold
Verb
  • Creative agencies are applauded for their ability to deliver astounding results for their clients by leveraging top-tier talent and a significant amount of resources.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Loud ovations greeted the Carnegie performances, and the musicians themselves applauded their future leader.
    Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of applaud
Verb
  • Other officers on roadsides, and civilians along the route, saluted or held their hands over their hearts.
    Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Spotlight on film masters Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger The Oriental Theatre salutes influential film masters Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger in November.
    Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of salute
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