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as in things
something that happens
dinnertime was devoted to talking over the day's events, not to watching television
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as in possibilities
something that might happen
in the event of rain, graduation ceremonies will be held indoors
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as in tournaments
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 parties
a social gathering
the mayor's evenings are often tied up with one event after another
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Recent Examples of events
Such events hurt both stocks and bonds in the short term.
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Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
The sequence of events that led to Wilson’s murder, and ultimately, Armstrong’s conviction, is told through interviews with Austin police detectives and Travis County prosecutors, and by myself and others who became immersed in the tragedy through our work.
—Ian Dille, Outside, 13 Mar. 2026
With the main street designation and work towards revitalization, Owens hopes to see more businesses and community events in the Midtown area.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
The Veyron participated in marketing events, photo shoots, and customer demonstrations, traveling the world to spread the gospel of Bugatti.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
Securing one for future events would stabilize the event.
—Bella Monaco, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
Pick and choose your events, including offsite readings that happen at earlier hours.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
Even then, there will still be some sporting events not available on YouTube TV, primarily Amazon, Apple and Netflix’s events.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent events served as another reminder.
—Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
The sequence of events that led to Wilson’s murder, and ultimately, Armstrong’s conviction, is told through interviews with Austin police detectives and Travis County prosecutors, and by myself and others who became immersed in the tragedy through our work.
—Ian Dille, Outside, 13 Mar. 2026
With the main street designation and work towards revitalization, Owens hopes to see more businesses and community events in the Midtown area.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
The Veyron participated in marketing events, photo shoots, and customer demonstrations, traveling the world to spread the gospel of Bugatti.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
Securing one for future events would stabilize the event.
—Bella Monaco, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
Pick and choose your events, including offsite readings that happen at earlier hours.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
Even then, there will still be some sporting events not available on YouTube TV, primarily Amazon, Apple and Netflix’s events.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent events served as another reminder.
—Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for events
Noun
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As a result, Chandra is good for a lot of things, but its limitations matter when considering those big questions above.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
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When our hour was nearly over, a Rikers representative ordered us to wind things down.—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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That only scratches the surface of Dolphins possibilities in free agency.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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Unlike a solitaire ring which features a single prominent gem, eternity bands can be customized with multiple stones to maximize their symbolic meaning and stacking possibilities.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
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Most players in both tournaments said adjustments were needed to play on the court.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Wildcats won four consecutive SEC tournaments from 2015 to 2019.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Essence Black Women in Hollywood is one of the many high-profile events happening around LA in the days leading up to the 98th Oscars, with various parties and red carpets celebrating young Hollywood and women in film.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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The remaining 110 seats are allocated through a proportional representation system, under which political parties are assigned seats based on their share of the vote.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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At least 20 incidents were reported as seizures, including some that resulted in head trauma.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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Its legal team includes the former solicitor general of California, who has argued multiple cases before the Supreme Court, as well as the top national-security lawyer in Biden’s White House—who, incidentally, has a doctorate in war studies.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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These results highlight that classical computational chemistry methods remain surprisingly competitive, and in some cases could outperform quantum approaches, even with perfect quantum hardware.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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Jennings has spent decades capturing breathtaking aerial moments with his camera for extreme sports competitions, Super Bowl commercials, and Hollywood blockbusters.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
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On Friday, athletes competed in a variety of strength and fitness competitions across several stages.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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The visit comes shortly after the capture of former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, an event that sparked celebrations at El Arepazo and throughout Doral's large Venezuelan-American population.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Here in South Florida, Chai Lifeline Southeast offers programs and services like retreats, volunteer opportunities and holiday celebrations, including their annual Purim bowling bash.—
Jessica Tzikas,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Events.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/events. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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