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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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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
Beyond leisure, the property will seek to attract groups with 11,300 square feet of meeting and event space, most notably a 5,200-square-foot ballroom.
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Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The block hosts major cultural events such as the Denver Cherry Blossom Festival and Spirit of Japan, drawing tens of thousands of visitors annually.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Really disappointing to miss my hometown event.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Together, the events pushed California’s 17 major reservoirs to 129% of their average levels, according to state records.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
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Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The block hosts major cultural events such as the Denver Cherry Blossom Festival and Spirit of Japan, drawing tens of thousands of visitors annually.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Really disappointing to miss my hometown event.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Together, the events pushed California’s 17 major reservoirs to 129% of their average levels, according to state records.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for event
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There have been no such incidents this year, but there has been plenty of on-court drama that only international team tennis — with home and away ties, and a slot just after a Grand Slam that sees many nations’ top stars resting — can provide.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The courts have granted exceptions to search without a search warrant and each specific incident should be reviewed based on its facts.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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In June 2023, OpenAI’s Sam Altman dismissed the possibility that a small team with $10 million could build a competitive large language model.—
Steven Wolfe Pereira,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The growing awareness that, even in mild COVID cases, the possibility exists for longer-term, often undetected organ damage also warrants more examination, researchers say.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Although the College Football Playoff will remain a 12-team field in 2026, the tournament's committee has unveiled postseason dates and bowl sites for the next two seasons.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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In the Mission League, Sierra Canyon, Notre Dame, Crespi and Loyola earned automatic playoff berths for advancing to the league tournament semifinal.—
Tarek Fattal,
Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the federal government’s one-time contribution, several parties may contribute to a child’s account.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Very few voters have favorable opinions of political leaders in the other party.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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The brain is also far more adept at handling things like ambiguity, subtlety, and nuance.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps, in the distant past, things once were very different on Venus, and perhaps there’s a rich history of ancient, early life on that planet.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Feb. 2026
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From emotional presence to the quality of the images themselves, there’s a growing case for phone-free ceremonies.—
Nikita Khanna,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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This supports the idea that in some severe cases of acute respiratory distress syndrome, transplantation may be the only viable option.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Khelif has appealed the new policy that will keep the athlete out of any competitions pending the results of genetic testing.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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During the second annual competition in October, the team from La Marmotte restaurant, also located downtown, won with a concoction of Nikka Vodka, Luxardo Espresso liqueur, Irish cream, and Count Chocula and Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereals.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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The weekend celebration started on Friday with a roller skating party on the smooth arena floor followed by a full schedule on Saturday of performances by local artists, tours and refreshments.—
Doug Duran,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Rangers celebrated their 1994 championship team before the game as part of the franchise's centennial celebration.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Event.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/event. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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