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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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2
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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concurrence
Noun
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Here are some of the notable occurrences from the Rangers’ Opening Day game.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2025
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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
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This is in addition to existing tariffs on China (20%), Canada and Mexico (expected 12% on non-free trade agreement goods) as well as steel, aluminum and the automotive industry (25%) already amounting up to a 0.2% GDP and a 270,000 head-strong employment loss.—
Katharina Buchholz,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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However, the parties involved failed to come to any agreement before that deal expired at the end of the year.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
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The announcement’s timing was no coincidence amid National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Apr. 2025
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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
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However, alignment often feels top-down, like marching orders disguised as consensus.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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And though the 2025 NFL Draft definitely features depth of talent at several positions, the number of players in this class with a consensus first-round grade is likely in the low teens.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Related article Top vaccine official forced out of FDA And Dr. Peter Marks, director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, who was instrumental in the development and authorization of mRNA vaccines during the Covid-19 pandemic, was forced out of the agency this month.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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Roughly 985,000 people used the app to make appointments at a port of entry at the border, with those who entered often permitted to seek asylum and given temporary work authorization.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
8 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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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