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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
Separate concurrences hint at where justices may diverge on the other cases, but the decision is still worth cheering as a victory for speech.
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The Editors, National Review, 3 June 2024
As a preliminary matter, Justice Clarence Thomas (under fire for yet more unreported lavish gifts from right-wing billionaire Harlan Crow) filed a concurrence that was downright scary.
—Jennifer Rubin, Washington Post, 17 June 2024
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas wrote a concurrence in the high court's July 1 presidential immunity ruling that questioned the lawfulness of special counsels.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2024
Lauro cited a concurrence to the July 1 Supreme Court ruling by Justice Clarence Thomas that suggested Smith’s appointment might be unconstitutional.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2024
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The Editors, National Review, 3 June 2024
As a preliminary matter, Justice Clarence Thomas (under fire for yet more unreported lavish gifts from right-wing billionaire Harlan Crow) filed a concurrence that was downright scary.
—Jennifer Rubin, Washington Post, 17 June 2024
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas wrote a concurrence in the high court's July 1 presidential immunity ruling that questioned the lawfulness of special counsels.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2024
Lauro cited a concurrence to the July 1 Supreme Court ruling by Justice Clarence Thomas that suggested Smith’s appointment might be unconstitutional.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concurrence
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Staff protests over pay are now such a regular occurrence that students like Aguilar have lost at least a class per week this year.Patrick Gillespie Bloomberg News (TNS), arkansasonline.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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After weeks of mysterious drone sightings across New Jersey, residents in other East Coast states have started to report similar occurrences.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Jeff Passan and Russ Dorsey on Monday reported the Red Sox had reached an agreement with Walker Buehler on a one-year, $21.05 million contract.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The jury found that Qualcomm did not breach its licensing agreements with Arm. 10.Zev Fima, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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Rogers ended up sharing the letter, which was written in two parts, with a friend who, with his permission, shared it to Reddit under the handle u/ITookYourGP.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Set boundaries early on, like giving yourself permission to skip the chaos for a cup of hot cocoa.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Ruby has slept with drop dead—far more than could conceivably be a coincidence.Judy Berman, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
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As cases of missing Americans continue to captivate the public’s attention, this culmination of events is not necessarily a coincidence, according to Lauren Cook, a clinical psychologist who specializes in anxiety and is based in Los Angeles.Amanda Musa, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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There is a general consensus within the club about the need for a centre-back and a right-back to be signed in the coming transfer windows.Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Against this backdrop, CNBC Pro used its stock screener tool to search for names in the S & P 500 that still have at least 30% potential upside in 2025, based on consensus Wall Street price targets.Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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Freeze your credit: A credit freeze prevents anyone from opening new credit accounts in your name without your authorization, reducing the risk of identity theft.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 18 Dec. 2024
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That includes a one-year extension of the 2018 farm bill, and an extension of the National Flood Insurance Program’s authorization.Aris Folley, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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The director was on guard against the usual cliché of crowds in concert scenes where everyone seems to be acting in unison.Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 27 Dec. 2024
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Family members applauded and cheered, celebrating both his academic achievement and his birthday in unison.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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In that way, this sculpture’s appearance foreshadows the nervous breakdown that caused de Saint Phalle to be committed, with her consent, to a mental institution.Sarah Belmont, ARTnews.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Although the boy was vaccinated without his parents’ consent, court documents describe the incident as unintentional.Katie Smith, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Concurrence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concurrence. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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