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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
Hamdi spoke at a gala for the Council on American Islamic Relations in Sacramento, California, on Saturday and was scheduled to speak on Sunday at one of the group’s events in Florida, the organization said in a statement.
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Reuters, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
That simple, unassuming invitation was the first in a chain of events that led to the killing of 23-year-old Guillermo Kelly-Torres at a home on the 9200 block of E Street in Oakland, according to witness testimony.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
Please check back for updates Alexandra Koch is a Fox News Digital journalist who covers breaking news, with a focus on high-impact events that shape national conversation.
—Alexandra Koch , Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
One of the major events to follow in South America was the 1964 coup that ousted Brazil's left-wing President João Goulart and began a decadeslong period of military rule, led first by President Castelo Branco.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
But here events were hap- pening before the camera first; being written down, constructed into a script, after.
—Susan Sontag, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2025
November is one of the best times to visit, not only for mild weather and lively cultural events like Diwahli, but for a chance to connect with the city’s military heritage.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
Add stories of famous guests, tragic events or paranormal occurrences, and for curiosity seekers and those searching for a possible supernatural experience, here are some great places to explore.
—Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Though only playing eight events, Gainey’s victory at the Furyk & Friends tournament to begin October moved him from 73rd to 37th.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2025
Reuters, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
That simple, unassuming invitation was the first in a chain of events that led to the killing of 23-year-old Guillermo Kelly-Torres at a home on the 9200 block of E Street in Oakland, according to witness testimony.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
Please check back for updates Alexandra Koch is a Fox News Digital journalist who covers breaking news, with a focus on high-impact events that shape national conversation.
—Alexandra Koch , Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
One of the major events to follow in South America was the 1964 coup that ousted Brazil's left-wing President João Goulart and began a decadeslong period of military rule, led first by President Castelo Branco.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
But here events were hap- pening before the camera first; being written down, constructed into a script, after.
—Susan Sontag, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2025
November is one of the best times to visit, not only for mild weather and lively cultural events like Diwahli, but for a chance to connect with the city’s military heritage.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
Add stories of famous guests, tragic events or paranormal occurrences, and for curiosity seekers and those searching for a possible supernatural experience, here are some great places to explore.
—Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Though only playing eight events, Gainey’s victory at the Furyk & Friends tournament to begin October moved him from 73rd to 37th.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for events
Noun
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Aneurysms form when a weak spot develops in a blood vessel wall, often due to things like high blood pressure, smoking, or genetics.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025
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Meghan’s travel formula is warm, comfortable, and practical for holiday getaways, which is why now is a good time to copy her pieces before things really get busy.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Also, color-wise, this phone doesn’t give you many possibilities.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Oct. 2025
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Detecting cancer at an early stage expands treatment possibilities and improves the chances of successful outcomes.—
Teresa Maalouf,
Verywell Health,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Bolt later acknowledged that his outbursts were often just showmanship and a distraction from his focus on tournaments.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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There is a slight irony in the fact that at a time when football was becoming concerned at the dominance of systems over the star power of individuals, this was actually the period in World Cup history where three straight tournaments were overwhelmingly dominated by one man.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The three-day Nashville event (like the position) has grown in popularity and recognition — especially so after Taylor Swift, the most famous pop star on the planet who also happens to be engaged to Kelce, gave an impromptu performance at one of its parties last summer.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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His victory ended nearly a decade of Democratic control in Richmond and underscored the state’s potential to swing between the parties.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In at least two of the incidents, Spors exhibited troubling behaviors indicative of an ongoing mental health crisis and was once taken to a hospital but discharged, records show.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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All crew were recovered and the Pacific Fleet said the incidents were being investigated.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In some cases, sportsbooks have taken down odds on certain events to protect against manipulation.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Federal courts generally require plaintiffs to show a specific, personal injury to establish standing—a high bar for citizens objecting to government property decisions since courts often dismiss cases brought by citizens without a direct stake.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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His current tally of three goals in all competitions (one of which was a penalty at Burnley) is his lowest return at this stage of a season.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Shelton appeared in a total of 191 matches in two stints with Sporting KC across all competitions.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Happy belated birthday to Ashanti and cheers to many more island celebrations with family and friends!—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
27 Oct. 2025
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Vilnius kicks off its Christmas celebrations on November 29 with the lighting of its Cathedral Square tree, whose design and size change every year.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Events.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/events. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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