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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
Jama refers to the high-energy rhythmic chants sang by people at events, primarily supporters of sports teams, and is pivotal in Ghanaian culture.
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Pj Green
july 1,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Her refusal to sugarcoat the interior and exterior lives of her characters, whether enslaved or traumatized by the past — by events in American history — was purposeful.
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Leigh Haber,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Alongside major events like the World Cup, some of the city’s most beloved cultural institutions, theaters and attractions are celebrating milestone anniversaries.
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Kaitlyn Harvey,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
Mendes is accused of raping a woman in March during a FIFA event in New Zealand, and the news here is Mendes’ identification; The Athletic previously reported on the investigation into an unnamed player back in May.
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Chris Branch,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
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Pj Green
july 1,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Her refusal to sugarcoat the interior and exterior lives of her characters, whether enslaved or traumatized by the past — by events in American history — was purposeful.
—
Leigh Haber,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Alongside major events like the World Cup, some of the city’s most beloved cultural institutions, theaters and attractions are celebrating milestone anniversaries.
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Kaitlyn Harvey,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
Mendes is accused of raping a woman in March during a FIFA event in New Zealand, and the news here is Mendes’ identification; The Athletic previously reported on the investigation into an unnamed player back in May.
—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for event
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The Florida Forest Service has classified the incident as an active wildfire in Broward County's Everglades field unit.
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Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, a Democrat, said states are shouldering costs once covered by the federal government and often learn about cyber incidents through news reporting rather than federal briefings.
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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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The French men’s national team — one of the favorites to win the entire tournament — arrived with HACs, as well as bags from Chanel and Louis Vuitton.
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This is the earliest that the Netherlands was eliminated from a World Cup tournament in history, reports ESPN.
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In movies, friendships end with a big blowup after there has been a significant betrayal by one party.
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Another climber, who was not part of the woman's party, happened to be nearby and was able to help the woman, remaining with her group until responders arrived, per the Forest Service.
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This was most obvious during Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour, when brands capitalized on all things Taylor — friendship bracelets, themed drinks and even concert outfits.
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Eliminating that gap is one of the hardest things an organization can do.
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Unfortunately, there are cases where an individual’s illness is so advanced that there is no curative treatment available.
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Around 100 immigration cases are scheduled at one time and respondents must attend in person, a practice that has strained an already overwhelmed system and further complicated the shifting legal landscape, attorneys working in the court say.
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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 2 Jul. 2026.
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