1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of concurrence
The court was unanimous in its judgment, although Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Neil Gorsuch filed separate concurrences.
—
Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
In a separate concurrence, Justice Neil Gorsuch splashed cold water on the argument.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
In his concurrence, Gorsuch said the court was right to not rely on the covert content manipulation rationale and also not rely on secret evidence from the government.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
What To Know While the court's judgment was unanimous, Justices Gorsuch and Sonia Sotomayor filed separate concurrences.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for concurrence
Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
In a separate concurrence, Justice Neil Gorsuch splashed cold water on the argument.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
In his concurrence, Gorsuch said the court was right to not rely on the covert content manipulation rationale and also not rely on secret evidence from the government.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
What To Know While the court's judgment was unanimous, Justices Gorsuch and Sonia Sotomayor filed separate concurrences.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for concurrence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concurrence
Noun
-
Yet it’s become a common occurrence now through three playoff rounds for a team — for better or worse — becoming known for its resilience in the face of double-digit deficits.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
-
Private members' clubs, or members-only clubs, have become an omnipresent occurrence in major cities worldwide.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Noun
-
In law enforcement, the legally binding agreements, approved by all parties, typically stem from Justice Department investigations into widespread patterns of misconduct.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
-
The Sheriff’s Office paid a total settlement of $25,000, according to public records of the agreement previously obtained by the Sun Sentinel.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
Noun
-
Shadow on projects that excite you (with your manager’s permission).—
Dilan Gomih,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
-
Before they could be disposed of, Lodge took the remains without the knowledge or permission of Harvard, the donor of the cadavers or the donor's family, according to the U.S. attorney's office.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
Noun
-
Some of the recurring elements at this year’s Cannes Film Festival were coincidences, like the many scenes in which women angrily masturbated, or children bulled one of their own, or a house became a portal into generations of family history.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
27 May 2025
-
Instead, the characters keep finding themselves in implausibly dangerous situations, where a procession of coincidences might lead to them getting squished, impaled, or otherwise maimed.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2025
Noun
-
When is consensus required, and when can someone act independently?—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
-
In the four months since Biden left office, a consensus seems to have emerged that the former president’s bid for reelection all but guaranteed Donald Trump’s return to power.—
The Editors,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2025
Noun
-
But their work authorization is tied to their parole status, and reapplying for permission to work in the United States will take months.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2025
-
This withdrawal came following the company’s public announcement to increase its share repurchase authorization to $750 million and commit to utilize $200 million of such authorization over the next three months and $500 million within the next 12 months.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
Noun
-
Should the strategy be one that’s developed in unison with the other side of Democrats?—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
25 May 2025
-
Her art is a chorus of deep time and distant life, where biology and myth speak in unison.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
-
Agencies and their clients did not give consent, and they have not been compensated.—
Henry Kurkowski,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
-
The bill also prohibits physicians and other health care providers from sharing any information about these services or related consultation with the minor’s parent or guardian without the minor’s express consent, according to the bill’s analysis.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Concurrence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concurrence. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share