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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
Hart will, however, address the pair of 20-point comebacks the Knicks pulled off en route to the conference finals for the first time in a quarter-century, a sequence of bizarre events many called a fluke.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
According to Fox 11, LA28 currently states that 30% of its remaining tickets are under $200, but many potential ticket buyers have reported that larger events—including the opening and closing ceremonies — only have premium seats available, which often cost upwards of $5,000.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Smart security cameras are a great way to keep tabs on deliveries, visitors, and other events, and this 40% discount on Amazon's compact Ring outdoor model is the best surveillance deal of the week.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
Extreme solar storms leave massive carbon-14 spikes in tree rings, but smaller-scale events are much harder and more time-consuming to detect.
—Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 10 Apr. 2026
In celebration of its centennial, La Concha has a slate of special events planned, including a 100 Years of Salsa series, rum pairing dinners in collaboration with Papa’s Pilar Distillery and a Gatsby-style Repeal of Prohibition brunch.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
City officials restricted big events for safety reasons because festivities surrounding the nation’s birthday and the FIFA World Cup will coincide.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
The full line-up of restaurants and vineyards has not yet been released, but some events have already sold out for general access tickets, such as the La Dolce Vita evening.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
The 38-year-old posted herself on Instagram at community events, from political rallies to parades to little league baseball games.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
According to Fox 11, LA28 currently states that 30% of its remaining tickets are under $200, but many potential ticket buyers have reported that larger events—including the opening and closing ceremonies — only have premium seats available, which often cost upwards of $5,000.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Smart security cameras are a great way to keep tabs on deliveries, visitors, and other events, and this 40% discount on Amazon's compact Ring outdoor model is the best surveillance deal of the week.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
Extreme solar storms leave massive carbon-14 spikes in tree rings, but smaller-scale events are much harder and more time-consuming to detect.
—Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 10 Apr. 2026
In celebration of its centennial, La Concha has a slate of special events planned, including a 100 Years of Salsa series, rum pairing dinners in collaboration with Papa’s Pilar Distillery and a Gatsby-style Repeal of Prohibition brunch.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
City officials restricted big events for safety reasons because festivities surrounding the nation’s birthday and the FIFA World Cup will coincide.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
The full line-up of restaurants and vineyards has not yet been released, but some events have already sold out for general access tickets, such as the La Dolce Vita evening.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
The 38-year-old posted herself on Instagram at community events, from political rallies to parades to little league baseball games.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for events
Noun
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Word was for writing things up.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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But if the Mets don’t start scoring some runs and cleaning things up, there won’t be any games again come October, and owner Steve Cohen, who is in attendence this week at Dodger Stadium, could take action.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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However, these are future possibilities.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
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The possibilities are endless with this unexpected combination.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Waxahachie festival features full-contact jousting tournaments, a mermaid lagoon, rides, games and entertainment on 20 stages.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Instead of traditional 72-hole events, LIV tournaments originally consisted of 54 holes (three rounds of 18 holes).—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With spring in full bloom, your calendar may start to fill up with invites to parties and church socials, sporting events, and even vacation time away.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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They are considered standard-bearers of progressive or liberal politics on their respective continents, where reactionary parties and far-right populism have been on the rise for years.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In one of the incidents, the suspects displayed a black handgun, police said.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Months after federal immigration agents shot and killed two people and wounded a third in separate incidents during the ICE surge in Minneapolis, the status of the federal investigations into the three shootings remains an open question.—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In some cases, the process may include a formal diagnosis following clinical verification, along with an explanation of findings and general recommendations for support, which can vary depending on individual needs.—
Lucy Jones
April 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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In some cases, that décor mistake can inadvertently make a space feel cluttered.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The professional darts player and reigning Dutch champion, 29, shared an emotional goodbye message to her sport after the Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) ruled that transgender women will not be able to compete in women's competitions on Thursday, April 9.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The show includes floral arranging competitions, horticulture displays, demonstrations and lectures along with entertainment, beer and wine garden and shopping along with a Homefront competition that recognizes outstanding gardens of local homes and businesses.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Music and cultural activism fueled the youth movement, from over 100,000 people at a pre-election concert to techno celebrations outside parliament after Orbán’s loss.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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Plus, her celebrations are already pro-ready.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Events.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/events. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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