concurrency

noun

kən-ˈkər-ən(t)-sē How to pronounce concurrency (audio)
Definition of concurrencynext
1
as in occurrence
the occurrence or existence of several things at once the concurrency of several life-threatening emergencies made for a busy night at the trauma center

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2
as in agreement
the state of being of one opinion about something there is general concurrency that the rule concerning the writing of thank-you notes still pertains

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Recent Examples of concurrency Public hearings, comprehensive plans, zoning rules, concurrency requirements — these are the tools ordinary people use to say where growth belongs, what should be protected, and how development pays its own way. — Sean Parks, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026 The recent Champions Trophy hit a global record for concurrency for any sporting event, and Mani notes that even regular matches are now breaking records previously set by major finals. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Apr. 2025 Rust has been steadily gaining traction in the world of systems programming, lauded for its memory safety, concurrency model and performance. — Amandeep Midha, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025 If the technical risks are manageable, developmental concurrency permits a reduction in both aircraft acquisition time and cost. — IEEE Spectrum, 13 Feb. 2012 See All Example Sentences for concurrency
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  1. occurrence
  2. agreement
  3. coexistence
  4. consensus
  5. unison
Noun
  • This would account for the way that everyday concerns (like missing the bus) and unlikely occurrences (being chased by evildoers) can mesh in dreams, forming a mix of strange situations.
    — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The Buckeyes are ranked #1 in many preseason polls (common occurrence) and will have a target on their backs.
    — Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of occurrence
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  • The agreement Hansen describes would be a much larger legal matter than a standard screening NDA, and would not be asked of other individuals screening the film — including press and third-party marketing agencies.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Other notable laws passed this legislative session included a ban on 287(g) agreements and the Maryland Community Trust Act.
    — Dennis Valera, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of agreement
Noun
  • For many Christians and Jews, protecting coexistence in the Holy Land is a moral imperative after their own long histories of religious persecution.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The coexistence of different military traditions created both opportunities and problems as they were never fully integrated into a single military system.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of coexistence
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  • The stock has an RSI of 77 and carries a buy consensus from analysts.
    — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Yet, on TikTok, on Threads, and, presumably, in innumerable group texts, a contrarian consensus has flourished.
    — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of consensus
Noun
  • Strangers sang to each other in joyful unison, while others closed their eyes or held their hands on their chest in complete awe of witnessing a veteran artist in her element.
    — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The fury of bodies colliding, hypercharged by the fear and loneliness and tragedy of being young, righted itself into something almost breathing and moving in unison.
    — Jeff Rabhan, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026
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“Concurrency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concurrency. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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