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 chain of events that led to another extermination began when Lauren Cohan’s Maggie and Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s Negan captured their season 2 nemesis, the Dama (Lisa Emery), after the big bad had her men attack them. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026

Special events, like one in San Francisco, will combine live coverage with scientific discussions and unique performances. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Once a lawyerly panel, a takeover by a trio of conservatives deeply mistrustful of the state’s voting system has turned the board’s once mundane meetings into boisterous events packed with crowds of cheering and jeering activists. — Tamar Hallerman, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Ceuta, SpainAP — Ceuta over the weekend no longer looked like a city on edge, but residents were still rattled by the events of the week. — CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026

It’s poised to imminently cross the billion-dollar mark, underscoring Nolan’s ability to transform his movies into cultural events. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 2 Aug. 2026

Some people go through traumatic events and tend to either emulate the behavior later in life or avoid it and go in the opposite direction. — Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 27 July 2026

Seeking a Native American guide in Arizona with special access to community events? — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026

Jones has been collecting MVP awards in multiple WNBA events. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

Phrases Containing events

• at all events