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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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
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson penned her own opinion concurring in judgment.
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Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 17 Apr. 2026
Sotomayor said at the University of Kansas School of Law last week, referring to Kavanaugh's concurring opinion in the case.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Brennan authored the majority opinion, with concurring opinions from Marshall, Blackmun and Powell.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 17 Apr. 2026
Sotomayor said at the University of Kansas School of Law last week, referring to Kavanaugh's concurring opinion in the case.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Brennan authored the majority opinion, with concurring opinions from Marshall, Blackmun and Powell.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concurring
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Legoland Florida theme park will introduce the FIFA World Cup 2026 Experience this summer, coinciding with the global soccer (aka football) tournament.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Repairs to the wharf began in November, coinciding with the quieter season to minimize impacts on nearby businesses, visitors and protected wildlife.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The tribute program accompanying Yakusho’s award comprised seven films personally approved by the actor, with the festival noting that his participation marked a highlight in the event’s 28-year history.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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The grounds' accompanying train station and gardens were reportedly modeled after the entrance to Disneyland's Magic Kingdom.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Police said the driver of the SUV was not injured and is cooperating with investigators.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Kyle Wenger, who owns the car wash, said the company is cooperating with police, according to LebTown.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The same year San Antonio Regional Hospital was agreeing to sell the land Nicolson Farms occupies, two other farms in nearby Ontario were lost to developers, the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin reported.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The more important developments were Honeywell agreeing to sell its Warehouse and Workflow Solutions unit and setting June 29 as the date to spin off its aerospace business into a separate company.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
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Chappelle has often blended music and comedy, frequently collaborating with artists like The Roots, Yasiin Bey (fka Mos Def), and John Mayer among many others.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Earlier today, a Bahraini court also handed down life sentences to five defendants accused of collaborating with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, including three citizens and two Afghan nationals.—
Dominic Dudley,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Leaders of the city’s political left credited Patel with uniting community groups and labor unions by fostering deep personal relationships.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The University of Massachusetts poll, fielded among 1,000 Americans, found 74% believe there are more things uniting them than dividing them.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Concurring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concurring. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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