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as in events
something that happens
the odd little incident was reported in the local paper
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as in accompaniments
something that is found along with something else
a teen discovering that taxes are the inevitable and evil incident of a paying job
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Recent Examples of incidents
To date, the agency has investigated 408 fatal incidents resulting in 454 deaths on Arkansas highways, state police records say.
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Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 10 Nov. 2025
There is a coalition of bipartisan lawmakers cautious about completely lifting sanctions on Syria over concerns of sectarian violence — there were a number of high-profile, violent incidents in the country over the course of the year.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 10 Nov. 2025
These incidents are most often natural, resulting from heart attacks or medical emergencies, but more rarely can be the result of accidents, suicide or violence.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
The Mercedes driver had a clean start, but a safety car soon came out because of other incidents.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
In 2024, the Anti-Defamation League reported 9,354 antisemitic incidents across the United States — a 5% increase from 2023, a 344% increase over the past five years, and an 893% increase over the past decade.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, three more incidents believed to be linked to the attacker took place in Peterborough on Friday evening and Saturday morning, according to Cambridgeshire police.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
At least sixty-seven other monkeys, in eleven separate incidents, have escaped from their cages at Alpha Genesis in the past decade.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
The incidents were discovered in 2000, when Smith was 28.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 10 Nov. 2025
There is a coalition of bipartisan lawmakers cautious about completely lifting sanctions on Syria over concerns of sectarian violence — there were a number of high-profile, violent incidents in the country over the course of the year.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 10 Nov. 2025
These incidents are most often natural, resulting from heart attacks or medical emergencies, but more rarely can be the result of accidents, suicide or violence.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
The Mercedes driver had a clean start, but a safety car soon came out because of other incidents.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
In 2024, the Anti-Defamation League reported 9,354 antisemitic incidents across the United States — a 5% increase from 2023, a 344% increase over the past five years, and an 893% increase over the past decade.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, three more incidents believed to be linked to the attacker took place in Peterborough on Friday evening and Saturday morning, according to Cambridgeshire police.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
At least sixty-seven other monkeys, in eleven separate incidents, have escaped from their cages at Alpha Genesis in the past decade.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
The incidents were discovered in 2000, when Smith was 28.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incidents
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Find more university press titles featured on the University Press Week reading list, along with a schedule of University Press Week events.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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The president has attended plenty of sporting events over the last 13 months.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Avoid an acid overload of tart and tangy (pickles and citrus), a bold flavor competition, sweet and funky flavors colliding (fruity jams and aged cheeses), and a clash of spicy meats and cheeses with delicate fruits and accompaniments.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Consider Madewell’s roomy hobo bag in dark brown (the perfect laptop bag) or Tory Burch’s crossbody option, as essentials to wear throughout the season; then spring for a new accompaniments—like minimalist-friendly gold earrings, a sleek belt, or classic sunnies in tortoise shell.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
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Those on nine-month contracts must devote 480 hours to instruction — which can include things like lab work, clinical work and internships in addition to lecture time — over the course of the contract.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Because, in waking life, the truth is that things haven’t been the same since the strain of raising two young kids started to wear on their parents.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
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But Jackie’s defining value is framed as determination, and The Queen of Versailles is too busy handing her upbeat girlboss numbers to reckon in any meaningful way with the consequences.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, the consequences of the shutdown have been compounding.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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But the truth of the matter is that voters, and especially those who are new and infrequent participants in the political process, are as driven by events and circumstances as anything else.—
Jamelle Bouie,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Replacing either Slater or Alt would be a tough ask under any circumstances.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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The bad news is that fans will have to wait for anything beyond that, as Variety confirmed that the remaining episodes will drop weekly until the season 1 finale.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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The union declined to comment on the fate of the podcast, which so far has published just six episodes, its latest in June.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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Seismologists described the event as a main shock in a broader sequence, warning that such occurrences can result in prolonged aftershock activity regionally.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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In fact, sell-offs into oversold conditions on the two-hour chart have consistently marked buying opportunities — with traders stepping in on each of the past five occurrences.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Incidents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incidents. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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