1
as in incident
something that happens
dinnertime was devoted to talking over the day's events, not to watching television
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2
as in possibility
something that might happen
in the event of rain, graduation ceremonies will be held indoors
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3
as in tournament
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 party
a social gathering
the mayor's evenings are often tied up with one event after another
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Recent Examples of event
The celebratory event was less a retrospective than a reawakening.
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
All around the city are free and cheap concerts and events that anyone can sit back and enjoy.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
The conference is a national event for school board members and education leaders to network, learn about trends and best practices and discuss important issues facing public education, according to the consortium’s website.
—Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
The event was cancelled, however, following the terrorist bomb attack at Manchester Arena the night before.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
All around the city are free and cheap concerts and events that anyone can sit back and enjoy.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
The conference is a national event for school board members and education leaders to network, learn about trends and best practices and discuss important issues facing public education, according to the consortium’s website.
—Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
The event was cancelled, however, following the terrorist bomb attack at Manchester Arena the night before.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for event
Noun
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Valencia returned home that day around 1 p.m. before leaving in their black 2006 Honda Accord, his wife told deputies, per the incident report.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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In that incident, the shooter fired a single shot into the crowd, injuring one person.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Transformational communication yields opportunities and possibilities.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Both the novel and movie chronicle the infamous 50th Hunger Games tournament that took place decades before the events of the original trilogy that starred Jennifer Lawrence as victor turned revolutionist Katniss Everdeen.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Not bad for a guy who spent much of this week as the tournament’s first alternate — waiting, hoping, for someone to pull out.—
Jordan Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Cunha now has too much baggage and a fresh start is regarded as the best option for all parties.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Every other party in college sports wants help against these two bodies to have a decent shot at continuing to play, to win, and to remain employed.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 May 2025
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Instead of approaching them and giving them the opportunity to say mean things to you, consider trying to make friends with other girls -- girls who might like to be friends with you too.—
Mark Mondier,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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The meteoric growth of Pop Mart speaks to a larger history of Americans being attached to cute things from Asia (remember Hello Kitty?), Anne Cheng, an English professor at Princeton University, told CNN.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
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At just over $21.4 million next season, the last year on his contract, a case could be made that Vučević would make for an interesting, and realistic, target for serveral contenders in need of more offense at the big position.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The man’s case went cold, and his identity remained a mystery.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
26 May 2025
Noun
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The event is the world's biggest music competition, watched by more than 160 million people across the world.—
John Revill,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Evenings bring the magic of Highlander’s signature programs—think talent shows, campfires, and spirited cabin competitions.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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This approach creates zero pressure while acknowledging individual circumstances.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The story follows unlikely hero, Mickey Barnes (Pattinson), who has found himself in the extraordinary circumstance of working for an employer who demands the ultimate commitment to the job… to die, for a living.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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“Event.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/event. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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