concurrence

noun

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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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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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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. — 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 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. unison
  8. consent
Noun
  • Here are some of the notable occurrences from the Rangers’ Opening Day game.
    — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2025
  • 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
Definition of occurrence
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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
  • 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
Definition of agreement
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of permission
Noun
  • There is, however, a coincidence that unites both films: Matt, the storm chaser featured in Miller’s documentary, lent his iconic storm chasing vehicle to Chung’s production.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The announcement’s timing was no coincidence amid National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.
    — Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of coincidence
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  • However, alignment often feels top-down, like marching orders disguised as consensus.
    — Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • 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
Definition of consensus
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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
  • 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
Definition of authorization
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of unison
Noun
  • The Senate version co-sponsored by Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) was approved in the Senate by unanimous consent in February and is nearing passage in the House.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2025
  • With the new features announced Tuesday, teens under 16 will be prevented from using the Instagram Live feature without parental consent.
    — Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Concurrence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concurrence. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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