Synonyms of events

events

noun

plural of event

1

as in things

something that happens

dinnertime was devoted to talking over the day's events, not to watching television

Synonyms & Similar Words

• things
• incidents
• circumstances
• episodes
• happenings
• occurrences
• experiences
• affairs
• occasions
• times
• accidents
• adventures
• news
• coincidences
• haps
• phenomena
• pages
• emergencies
• crises
• milestones
• landmarks
• achievements
• flukes
• turning points
• deeds
• feats
• happenstances
• co-occurrences
• mileposts
• freaks
• junctures
• tidings
• exploits
• happenchances

2

as in possibilities

something that might happen

in the event of rain, graduation ceremonies will be held indoors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• possibilities
• cases
• contingencies
• contingents
• contingences
• probabilities
• eventualities
• accidents
• risks
• hazards
• chances
• haps

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tournaments
• competitions
• games
• matches
• sports
• contests
• championships
• bouts
• tourneys
• matchups
• meets
• races
• sweepstakes
• athletics
• battles
• skirmishes
• outings
• nationals
• conflicts
• struggles
• finals
• semifinals
• scrimmages
• marathons
• tussles
• derbies
• heats
• rallies
• triathlons
• runs
• rounds
• tugs-of-war
• gymkhanas
• field days
• runoffs
• volleys
• sets
• sudden deaths
• rubbers
• play-offs
• nightcaps
• biathlons
• decathlons
• classics
• ultramarathons
• round-robins
• pentathlons
• heptathlons
• seesaws
• dead heats
• photo finishes

4

as in parties

a social gathering

the mayor's evenings are often tied up with one event after another

Synonyms & Similar Words

• parties
• celebrations
• receptions
• bashes
• affairs
• functions
• shindigs
• dances
• galas
• get-togethers
• fetes
• blowouts
• occasions
• binges
• balls
• blasts
• fund-raisers
• benefits
• proms
• dos
• suppers
• formals
• socials
• symposia
• orgies
• soirees
• masquerades
• teas
• bacchanals
• tea parties
• house parties
• showers
• mixers
• cocktail parties
• bacchanalia
• clambakes
• salons
• housewarmings
• keggers
• hen parties
• bakes
• stags
• icebreakers
• klatches
• saturnalias
• meet and greets
• kaffeeklatsches

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of events

The House of the Dragon Scorecard is an accounting of the events of this week’s episode, in which points are awarded to characters on a scale of 0 to 10. — Brian Grubb, Vulture, 6 July 2026

From royal events to sporting matches to gliding down ski slopes as kids on vacation, rarely did the public see one without the other. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026

The flag has been prominently displayed after other major events such as the killing of top Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani in 2020, serving as a symbol of martyrdom, resistance and, in the regime’s messaging, retaliation. — Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Hiltz competes in women’s events, but identifies as non-binary and transgender, using they/them pronouns. — Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Givenchy, for example, unveiled its exclusive seasonal pop-up this June (open through October), offering ready-to-wear apparel, leather goods, accessories, and exclusive couture creations plus bespoke events throughout the season. — Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026

Many rotating exhibitions with a variety of themes have been displayed through the years; the school program was redesigned for the new museum, and events such as the vintage and yard sales evolved as circumstances shifted. — Katharina Woodman, Mercury News, 5 July 2026

Tickets were still available for purchase on the X Games website as of early Friday evening, ranging from $19 single-day entry tickets to more than $400 premium tickets with access to the concerts on top of the X Games events. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2026

The lawsuit also faulted organizers for not ensuring attendees did not have weapons, tear gas or bear spray, for allowing attendees to enter the festival from multiple unmonitored points and for not imposing security measures after problems at previous events. — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2026

Phrases Containing events

• at all events