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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
Watch all of the day’s events here, including Abel’s first question-and-answer session with insurance chief Ajit Jain, and a panel with the heads of Berkshire’s other businesses.
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Yun Li,alex Harring,sarah Min, CNBC, 2 May 2026
The events that unfolded in Tiananmen Square during those intervening months—which reached a violent crescendo on the night of June 3, 1989—form the work’s painful subtext.
—Pauline J. Yao, Artforum, 2 May 2026
In Caveat, Isaac (Johnny French) and Olga (Leila Sykes) are both recovering from traumatic events that have left them impaired — him an amnesiac, her intermittently catatonic.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 1 May 2026
And while there are plenty of exhibitions and events on tap across the country, there has been much less investment and enthusiasm overall.
—New York Times, 1 May 2026
Elemis will have its spa set up at the paddock, and is planning events in the City of London, and at the Elemis London stores.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
The new stadium is expected to be in the running for the NCAA Men's Final Four, premier concerts and other sporting events.
—CBS News, 1 May 2026
What to eat, drink and do 🌮 A Derby party, Cinco de Mayo feasts and a crawfish boil headline May’s best food events.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 1 May 2026
Covered Bridge Venue has hosted 90 events a year since opening in 2020, CBS News reported.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Yun Li,alex Harring,sarah Min, CNBC, 2 May 2026
The events that unfolded in Tiananmen Square during those intervening months—which reached a violent crescendo on the night of June 3, 1989—form the work’s painful subtext.
—Pauline J. Yao, Artforum, 2 May 2026
In Caveat, Isaac (Johnny French) and Olga (Leila Sykes) are both recovering from traumatic events that have left them impaired — him an amnesiac, her intermittently catatonic.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 1 May 2026
And while there are plenty of exhibitions and events on tap across the country, there has been much less investment and enthusiasm overall.
—New York Times, 1 May 2026
Elemis will have its spa set up at the paddock, and is planning events in the City of London, and at the Elemis London stores.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
The new stadium is expected to be in the running for the NCAA Men's Final Four, premier concerts and other sporting events.
—CBS News, 1 May 2026
What to eat, drink and do 🌮 A Derby party, Cinco de Mayo feasts and a crawfish boil headline May’s best food events.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 1 May 2026
Covered Bridge Venue has hosted 90 events a year since opening in 2020, CBS News reported.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for events
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As the Moon moves through your 2nd House of Finances, clear terms help prevent confusion and keep things fair.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rodriguez is happy to see things coming together as conference play gets into full swing.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Early-season trade possibilities There are a couple of bats the Red Sox could target to give their offense a jolt.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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September 23 – October 22 Seeing things differently today opens new possibilities for you.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Alright, so not a hot start for the McLaren clubs, but hey, this is why people don't normally switch up their equipment before big tournaments.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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This adidas competitive circuit, which draws teams from all over the country, includes three regional tournaments where teams must collect points to qualify for the culminating championship.—
Amy Stark Shireman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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There’s no guarantee that new maps across the country will play out the way two parties hope.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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In other words, Visit KC is betting heavily on people choosing to come to Kansas City for everything happening around the matches — Fan Fest, watch parties and the broader atmosphere — not just the games themselves.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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These separate incidents have always stayed with me.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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For years, neighborhoods including LoDo and Ballpark have seen occasional violent incidents in the hours after nightclubs and bars close.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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This includes multilane expressways where cars speed alongside, and in some cases above, the water.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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In addition to stalking and domestic violence crimes, the companies must also act in cases that involve violations of protective orders in stalking cases.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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What is noteworthy is how much energy has been sapped from each respective squad from other competitions.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Ellis has scored twice and added two assists in his last three games across all competitions.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Kate Perez The royal visit is part of the celebrations surrounding the 250th anniversary of the United States.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Pittsburgh Penguins staved off elimination for the second straight game with a clutch Game 5 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night, but celebrations were briefly halted when a skirmish erupted over a controversial hit on Sidney Crosby after the final buzzer.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Events.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/events. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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