as in happens
to take place
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Recent Examples of occurs
When heavy rain occurs, there is a risk of flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone regions.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2025
When Earth crosses paths with this point of a comet’s orbit, a meteor storm occurs, producing an outburst of meteors streaking across the sky.
—Gina Park, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
The fires are expected to continue burning until a significant change in weather occurs.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Frost typically occurs when temperatures are around 33 to 36°F, causing ice crystals to form and potentially damage plants.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
When a shortage of air traffic controllers occurs, the FAA reduces the number of takeoffs and landings to ensure on-duty air traffic controllers are not overwhelmed by flight volume.
—Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 7 Oct. 2025
Change can happen very quickly, while transition usually occurs more slowly.
—Carolyn Dewar, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
The Sapporo Snow Festival occurs each February in Hokkaido’s capital city.
—Kristin Braswell, AFAR Media, 7 Oct. 2025
Chronic urticaria occurs when hives are caused by certain environmental or physical factors, whereas chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) isn’t triggered by external factors.
—Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 1 Oct. 2025
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2025
When Earth crosses paths with this point of a comet’s orbit, a meteor storm occurs, producing an outburst of meteors streaking across the sky.
—Gina Park, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
The fires are expected to continue burning until a significant change in weather occurs.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Frost typically occurs when temperatures are around 33 to 36°F, causing ice crystals to form and potentially damage plants.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
When a shortage of air traffic controllers occurs, the FAA reduces the number of takeoffs and landings to ensure on-duty air traffic controllers are not overwhelmed by flight volume.
—Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 7 Oct. 2025
Change can happen very quickly, while transition usually occurs more slowly.
—Carolyn Dewar, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
The Sapporo Snow Festival occurs each February in Hokkaido’s capital city.
—Kristin Braswell, AFAR Media, 7 Oct. 2025
Chronic urticaria occurs when hives are caused by certain environmental or physical factors, whereas chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) isn’t triggered by external factors.
—Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occurs
happens
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Tillman’s dunk a revealing one Not everything that happens in the preseason will carry over to the regular season, but some things matter.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Over the last few years, Grisham has become more vocal about opposing Roberson's execution, including writing op-ed pieces and a nonfiction book set to come out next year, depending on what happens with the case.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Occurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occurs. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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