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 veteran recognition at public events and church services. — Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026

The city will soon be holding advisory meetings to develop the list of events and festivals that will occur in the next 12 months. — John Ramos, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026

The company's platform enables hosts of gatherings across the country, from mom groups to run clubs to literary circles, to create a profile including details about how often events happen and how many people tend to show up. — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026

Cardenas regularly hosted clients in box suites for sporting events. — New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026

The Camerimage festivities were overshadowed by events elsewhere in the country. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2026

Since the large swell is from the west, south facing areas such as Malibu and Long Beach will be less affected unlike the previous events where the swell was from the south. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2026

Russia targets industry, grain exports Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Black Sea exports, Danube River ports, industrial warehouses, railway infrastructure and steel industry are now frequent events. — Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2026

Yannone oversees various events and services for younger and older members. — Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026

Phrases Containing events

• at all events