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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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 event was reported near Susanville, two days ago.
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Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Teachers may assign news stories and ask students to compare how different outlets covered the event.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Mar. 2026
Following a ceremonial event scheduled for Tuesday, the rooms will be open to travelers 24/7.
—Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Rita alleged his right of free speech as well as his right to due process under the constitution were violated and had sought an emergency order from a federal judge asking that he be allowed to take part in a National Night Out event, which the judge denied.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
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Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Teachers may assign news stories and ask students to compare how different outlets covered the event.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Mar. 2026
Following a ceremonial event scheduled for Tuesday, the rooms will be open to travelers 24/7.
—Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Rita alleged his right of free speech as well as his right to due process under the constitution were violated and had sought an emergency order from a federal judge asking that he be allowed to take part in a National Night Out event, which the judge denied.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for event
Noun
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The general public, women’s rights groups and public figures including ministers Anielle Franco and Sonia Guajajara took to social media to denounce the incident.—
Eléonore Hughes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Due to the 2024 hot fire test incident, the German launch startup spent 18 months conducting a comprehensive technical overhaul to ensure mission success.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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General Daily Insight for March 10, 2026 Small moments quietly point us toward big possibilities.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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There are still interesting receiving options on the market, but Denver remains bullish on its group and next month’s draft has a strong crop of possibilities, too.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Green Wave shot 6 for 24 on offense in the first 20 minutes and looked like a team that came into the tournament on a four-game losing streak.—
Langston Wertz Jr,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Heat remains outside of play-in tournament territory, with just 15 regular-season games left to play.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Without a letter denoting a political party next to their name on the ballot, independent candidates have historically gotten lost in the mix.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Speaking at a ruling party congress last month, Kim laid out his vision for more nuclear development, while urging the US to drop its longstanding demand that his country denuclearize before any dialogue can resume.—
Soo-hyang Choi,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Collins and athletic director Todd Stewart are determined for things to go much differently next season.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some fans of rival clubs may take exception to either side’s style of play, or fanbase, or history, or manager, or some of their players, or their owners, financial might or, in City’s case, the pending Premier League charges.—
The Athletic,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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In some cases, entire families sign up to record video, speech and images for AI training to supplement their income.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That is to say that the way the current system is set up distorts the healthcare economy in ways that don’t allow for much price competition, with ever-rising insurance premiums as the result.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Several regional nations have recently become key targets in a great power competition between the US and China for greater control of the continent’s resources.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Pinch-hitter Logan Wade followed with a game-ending popout to Moon, and the first baseman threw his glove high in celebration.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Faith observances during historic milestones Trump isn’t the only president to discuss religion during a major milestone celebration.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Event.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/event. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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