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as in incident
something that happens
dinnertime was devoted to talking over the day's events, not to watching television
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2
as in possibility
something that might happen
in the event of rain, graduation ceremonies will be held indoors
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as in tournament
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize
figure skating is usually one of the most popular events in the winter Olympics
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as in party
a social gathering
the mayor's evenings are often tied up with one event after another
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Recent Examples of event
Amid red heat warnings, the highest level in the country, some outdoor sports events were canceled over the weekend.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
In the event that Starfall experiences some sort of issue in space or during reentry, SpaceX has designed the spacecraft for safe expendability.
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Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
22 June 2026
May was a wonderful month of pro wrestling, but June has a chance to finish with an absolute bang as this weekend will feature four major events across three companies and four brands.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Is an important event missing from this date?
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Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
In the event that Starfall experiences some sort of issue in space or during reentry, SpaceX has designed the spacecraft for safe expendability.
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Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
22 June 2026
May was a wonderful month of pro wrestling, but June has a chance to finish with an absolute bang as this weekend will feature four major events across three companies and four brands.
—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Is an important event missing from this date?
—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for event
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Hinkley was killed, and Fox survived with serious injuries in the incident, according to a report from the California Highway Patrol.
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Extreme heat claimed the lives of three hikers in two incidents last week in the Grand Canyon.
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In your view, are the biggest risks from AI systems themselves or from the humans deploying them, the possibility of AI in the hands of rogue actors is particularly concerning here.
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As the possibilities are almost as large and endless as the country itself, Vogue and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) went to the industry’s makers in search of their unique perspectives.
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Mbappe, whose eight goals led the tournament four years ago, already has 16 World Cup goals for his career, tied for second all-time.
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This is where the true tournament of the best tournament in the world begins — where the safety nets are officially removed, where every kick is vital, and every blade of grass is earned.
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As the city gears up for America's 250th birthday party, artists at Huddle, a gallery in the Northern Liberties neighborhood, are looking back to the Bicentennial.
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Cepeda was the successor to Petro’s Historic Pact party.
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But an Iran agreement that allows those barrels to come back into stockpiles, and actually refilling the inventories, are two separate things.
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Kylee explained that Aven eventually ended things again, citing the damage done to their relationship.
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The dismissal of the arson charge does not end the criminal case against Hobby.
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Mexico has fired several shots toward Czechia's goal but has lacked precision or, in some cases, power.
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The biggest score of the World Cup competition may be happening off the pitch.
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For Iraq, a victory would be its first in World Cup competition while Senegal, a quarterfinalist in 2002, would like to get a win for Sadio Mane, one of Africa’s most iconic players, who may be playing in his final World Cup.
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With stages stretching from Freedom Corner to the Point and crowds growing every year, Pittsburgh’s Juneteenth celebration has evolved into a centerpiece of the city’s summer calendar and a living testament to Black culture, commerce and community pride downtown.
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The 23rd annual Sacramento Juneteenth celebration filled William Land Park on Saturday with a parade of 15 contingents and a festival with educational exhibits on Black American history.
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“Event.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/event. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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