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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
Though the couple hasn't commented publicly on their relationship, and Foxx has been candid about keeping his relationships out of the spotlight in the past, Huckstepp has supported Foxx at a number of events.
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Inspired by true events, LifeHack follows Kyle and his crew of digital Robin Hoods who hack scammers and steal from people the internet loves to hate, working from the comfort of their bedrooms.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 15 May 2026
These sponsorships, which are not unlike the one-off patch deals seen at tennis’ Grand Slam events, were not allowed in horse racing until 2004, when a federal court judge ruled in favor of a group of jockeys who had been prohibited from wearing corporate and union logos at the Kentucky Derby.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
Participating stores host everything from live DJs and limited-edition merchandise to neighborhood shopping events and in-store promotions.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
In Beijing, people are used to humanoid robots walking down the street, and participating in races and other events.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Those are some of the extraordinary events that unfolded during the eight-year chairmanship of Jerome Powell at the Federal Reserve, an institution tasked with managing the economy to achieve maximum employment and stable prices.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
There’s a full schedule of screenings and events along the Croisette this year that Santiago believes will support those claims.
—Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
During the all-day hearing Friday, the owners of both companies took the stand to give their often starkly different views of events.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Inspired by true events, LifeHack follows Kyle and his crew of digital Robin Hoods who hack scammers and steal from people the internet loves to hate, working from the comfort of their bedrooms.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 15 May 2026
These sponsorships, which are not unlike the one-off patch deals seen at tennis’ Grand Slam events, were not allowed in horse racing until 2004, when a federal court judge ruled in favor of a group of jockeys who had been prohibited from wearing corporate and union logos at the Kentucky Derby.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
Participating stores host everything from live DJs and limited-edition merchandise to neighborhood shopping events and in-store promotions.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
In Beijing, people are used to humanoid robots walking down the street, and participating in races and other events.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Those are some of the extraordinary events that unfolded during the eight-year chairmanship of Jerome Powell at the Federal Reserve, an institution tasked with managing the economy to achieve maximum employment and stable prices.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
There’s a full schedule of screenings and events along the Croisette this year that Santiago believes will support those claims.
—Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
During the all-day hearing Friday, the owners of both companies took the stand to give their often starkly different views of events.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for events
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Rival ranch owner Beulah Jackson (Annette Bening) and her family won’t make things easy, but Rip and Beth remain one of the toughest couples on television.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The Frost pressed hard in the final frame to tie things up, but the goal would ultimately be Poulin’s second game-winner of the best-of-five series.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Already with Walker, Jalen Johnson, Dyson Daniels and the possible free-agency returns of Jonathan Kuminga and CJ McCollum, just imagine the possibilities (including trade possibilities) with Dybantsa, Peterson, Boozer, Wilson or Darius or Acuff as potential Atlanta selections.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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But at the peak of possibilities for the Wings is title contention.—
Annie Costabile,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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The Lions are hoping their recent showings at international tournaments plus Mané’s experience and leadership can power the country to its best finish since 2002, when Senegal made its memorable run to the quarterfinals.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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Qatar swept away its pre-kickoff controversy to serve up one of the best tournaments ever in 2022.—
Franklin Leonard,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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There’s a friendly reception area with a giant chalkboard informing guests of local events, ranging from in-house parties to full moon nights at the Acropolis and big name gigs by the touring artists.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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The surrogacy process has safeguards in place to ensure the safety of all parties involved.—
Ann Marie Luft,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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The incidents come less than two weeks after Oakland police shot and killed a man whom investigators say was pointing a gun at people in East Oakland.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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In these incidents, people in vehicles suddenly take over an intersection and perform dangerous maneuvers, set off fireworks and create chaos.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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That means technology in many cases has more relevance than the actual content on the screen.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Walmart’s supply chain overhaul has been a top driver of its e-commerce acceleration, with the company now touting 30-minutes-or-less delivery in some cases.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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As YouTube has invested in its lean-back offerings designed for TV viewers, ESPN has brought more longform and live content to the platform, including live streams of elite youth basketball, flag football and volleyball competitions.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
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Cooking competitions bring together local chefs and home cooks, who showcase their creativity with traditional recipes and creative interpretations of the fruit.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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His goal sparked wild celebrations inside St Mary’s, none more so than in the press box, where Southampton’s analysts, doing the opposite of keeping a low profile amid the allegations levelled at the club, were enthusiastically bouncing around.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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In the four years since Alpha Games, Okereke and the band have played a series of big shows as part of the 20th anniversary celebrations behind Silent Alarm.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
12 May 2026
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“Events.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/events. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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