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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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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
The veteran forward had just spent the past five minutes explaining the importance of defense, concurring with MVP candidate Victor Wembanyama on a point the young star had made in San Antonio a few days prior.
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
In response to Kagan, Justice Amy Coney Barrett filed a concurring opinion that staked out a moderate conservative position.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Justice Amy Comey Barrett explained some of the majority’s reasoning for supporting parental rights while denying similar rights for teachers in a concurring opinion signed by Justice Brett Kavanaugh and Chief Justice John Roberts.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Justice Amy Coney Barrett wrote in a concurring opinion joined by Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh that the case is far from over yet, despite their intervention.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 2 Mar. 2026
The concurring opinion of Justice Neil Gorsuch emphasized the importance of defending the separation of powers to check the consolidation of executive power.
—Jeffrey Rosen, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026
Conservative Justice Samuel Alito wrote in a concurring opinion that California’s maps were also approved for political advantage, signaling it may also stand.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 20 Jan. 2026
Council members Steve Thoren, Diana Alfaro and Dustin Good voted against the request, with Alfaro citing the property’s single entrance and exit and Thoren concurring with residents on traffic concerns.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Cue the replies eagerly concurring, firmly disagreeing or pointing out the real cases of system-cheating now unfolding.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 14 Dec. 2025
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
In response to Kagan, Justice Amy Coney Barrett filed a concurring opinion that staked out a moderate conservative position.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Justice Amy Comey Barrett explained some of the majority’s reasoning for supporting parental rights while denying similar rights for teachers in a concurring opinion signed by Justice Brett Kavanaugh and Chief Justice John Roberts.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Justice Amy Coney Barrett wrote in a concurring opinion joined by Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh that the case is far from over yet, despite their intervention.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 2 Mar. 2026
The concurring opinion of Justice Neil Gorsuch emphasized the importance of defending the separation of powers to check the consolidation of executive power.
—Jeffrey Rosen, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026
Conservative Justice Samuel Alito wrote in a concurring opinion that California’s maps were also approved for political advantage, signaling it may also stand.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 20 Jan. 2026
Council members Steve Thoren, Diana Alfaro and Dustin Good voted against the request, with Alfaro citing the property’s single entrance and exit and Thoren concurring with residents on traffic concerns.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Cue the replies eagerly concurring, firmly disagreeing or pointing out the real cases of system-cheating now unfolding.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 14 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concurring
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On Wednesday, Martens presented both his ready-to-wear and Artisanal collections together in Shanghai, the presentation coinciding with four exhibitions across China, each dedicated to a founding code of the house.—
Alexandra Di Palma,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2026
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The wintry mix will peak Thursday morning, coinciding with the morning commute.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
1 Apr. 2026
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School staff and their fellow parents are a source of support, even accompanying them to visa appointments.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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Even after Acuff drove in for a layup and accompanying free throw, Arkansas was still a distant 20 points back, at 95-75 with six minutes to go.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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San Francisco police say the driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Twiggs is cooperating with investigators and has not been charged with a crime.—
Michael Ruiz , Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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In analyzing the cases of murder exonerees who sued, the Tribune found cases typically spawned roughly 300 docket entries and cost taxpayers nearly $900,000 in legal defense fees as the city often took the cases to the verge of trial before agreeing to pay.—
Joe Mahr,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Several of the defendants have been hit with similar issues at the original Astor on Third building, agreeing to a $500,000 lawsuit settlement in February that requires them to fix accessibility issues.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The city is collaborating with The Fay Apartments in downtown, where there will be a preference for applications submitted by city workers.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Sentinel staff took first place in breaking news for collaborating on the Epic Universe opening, providing coverage on wait times, a ride guide for the park and a timeline of how the theme park evolved.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Ranchers of the borderlands have already achieved the impossible, uniting groups from opposite ends of the political spectrum under the banner of safeguarding the borderlands.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Take the famous photograph of the driving of the ceremonial golden spike uniting the railroad companies.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Mar. 2026
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