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concurrent Synonyms
Another word for concurrent
Choosing another word for concurrent depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Existing, happening, or done at the same time.
Usage Example
"The judge ordered that the two prison sentences be served on a simultaneous basis."
Strongest
simultaneous
coincident
Strong
synchronous
contemporaneous
concomitant
coexisting
parallel
• adjective (Context 2)
Acting in conjunction; cooperating toward the same purpose or agreeing in opinion.
Usage Example
"The state and federal governments hold united jurisdiction over certain environmental regulations."
Strong
united
harmonious
joint
cooperative
accordant
• adjective (Context 3)
Tending toward or intersecting at the same point (especially of three or more lines in geometry).
Usage Example
"The three altitudes of any triangle are always convergent at a single point called the orthocenter."
Strongest
convergent
Strong
intersecting
meeting
confluent
Opposites of concurrent
The opposite of concurrent shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
consecutive
divergent
parallel
sequential
successive
conflicting
opposing
asynchronous
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Concurrent. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/concurrent