1
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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3
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
The celebratory event was less a retrospective than a reawakening.
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
All around the city are free and cheap concerts and events that anyone can sit back and enjoy.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
The conference is a national event for school board members and education leaders to network, learn about trends and best practices and discuss important issues facing public education, according to the consortium’s website.
—Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
The event was cancelled, however, following the terrorist bomb attack at Manchester Arena the night before.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
All around the city are free and cheap concerts and events that anyone can sit back and enjoy.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
The conference is a national event for school board members and education leaders to network, learn about trends and best practices and discuss important issues facing public education, according to the consortium’s website.
—Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
The event was cancelled, however, following the terrorist bomb attack at Manchester Arena the night before.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for event
Noun
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Valencia returned home that day around 1 p.m. before leaving in their black 2006 Honda Accord, his wife told deputies, per the incident report.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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The budget committee also agreed to eliminate 42 emergency incident technicians at the fire department, a move opposed by interim Fire Chief Ronnie Villanueva, while also canceling Bass’ plan for a new homelessness unit within that agency.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2025
Noun
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He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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Transformational communication yields opportunities and possibilities.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Calling Sturgis the tournament’s first American is a bit of an understatement, actually.—
Pablo Maurer,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Not bad for a guy who spent much of this week as the tournament’s first alternate — waiting, hoping, for someone to pull out.—
Jordan Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
16 May 2025
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The military, an institution with a loyalty to the Constitution and no political party, is balancing new political challenges this time.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The steakhouse also caters events, and Zamacona says he’s cooked up to 850 filets of steak for a single party.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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Instead of approaching them and giving them the opportunity to say mean things to you, consider trying to make friends with other girls -- girls who might like to be friends with you too.—
Mark Mondier,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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People would be discussing things, sketching things, spilling out at night, drinking coffee in the day, and having cocktails at night.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2025
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In Chicago, where there are about 60 IRS special agents working downtown and in the suburbs, the IRS has been particularly effective in public corruption cases, including the blockbuster investigations of former Govs.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Since 1982, only a handful of cases have been documented, most notably in 2016 in the Florida Keys, when screwworm infected a deer population.—
Connor Greene,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
Noun
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The event is the world's biggest music competition, watched by more than 160 million people across the world.—
John Revill,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Evenings bring the magic of Highlander’s signature programs—think talent shows, campfires, and spirited cabin competitions.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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This approach creates zero pressure while acknowledging individual circumstances.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Valerie, Karen, and Renee all arrived at the Rainbow Lodge overwhelmed by their own life circumstances.—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2025
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“Event.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/event. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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