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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
Multiple incidents involving interference allegations and other voting issues were reported in the weeks leading up to the 2024 presidential election, including voter registration ballots being damaged and ballot collection boxes being set on fire.
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Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
There’s plenty of risk with Porter, as his early career was mired with offseason incidents that eventually led him to playing in Greece during the 2024 season.
—Stan Son, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
France and Germany have seen a surge in incidents, while two staff at the Israeli embassy in Washington DC were shot dead in May, and an attack injured 12 in Colorado weeks later.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Brown water persists But brown water happens in Lapel more often than a few isolated incidents.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
Kaufman said in the two years since October 7, the Federation has had an increase in applicants for jobs, despite the increase in anti-Jewish incidents throughout the country.
—Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
Once federal police and the National Guard descended on Washington, incidents further declined to 3,592.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2025
The incidents took place in the Illinois suburbs of Norridge and Bensenville.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
The vigil, which had been planned several weeks in advance, was organized by the Genesee County Republican Party as a reaction to violent incidents such as the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
—Tess Ware, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
There’s plenty of risk with Porter, as his early career was mired with offseason incidents that eventually led him to playing in Greece during the 2024 season.
—Stan Son, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
France and Germany have seen a surge in incidents, while two staff at the Israeli embassy in Washington DC were shot dead in May, and an attack injured 12 in Colorado weeks later.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Brown water persists But brown water happens in Lapel more often than a few isolated incidents.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
Kaufman said in the two years since October 7, the Federation has had an increase in applicants for jobs, despite the increase in anti-Jewish incidents throughout the country.
—Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
Once federal police and the National Guard descended on Washington, incidents further declined to 3,592.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2025
The incidents took place in the Illinois suburbs of Norridge and Bensenville.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
The vigil, which had been planned several weeks in advance, was organized by the Genesee County Republican Party as a reaction to violent incidents such as the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
—Tess Ware, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incidents
Noun
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In celebration of the new store, Primark is planning to host a series of events throughout opening weekend.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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According to research by Groundwork USA, a national network of environmental nonprofits, the amount of rainfall during intense precipitation events in the Midwest has increased by 42% since 1956.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Long, curved hushpuppies and tangy red slaw are the classic accompaniments.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kershaw may be in slightly new surroundings, but some things don’t change.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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For more on the Dallas Cowboys and all things NFL, head over to Newsweek Sports.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Whether that fluctuating dynamic between coach and players should have any lasting consequences is a matter for United’s board and owners which, as Amorim referenced in his pre-match press conference, includes the Glazers as well as Ratcliffe.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Doing so could lead to serious consequences, including years in prison, according to Steve Levin, a University of Maryland Carey School of Law professor.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Under normal circumstances, he could be trusted to keep the Ravens afloat.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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In these circumstances, pragmatism has merit.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Since the premiere interval reset with the release of the new batch of episodes, there are still 64 days left in Season 2’s window to continue climbing on the most popular list.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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According to Variety, each celebrity contestant earns approximately $125,000 for rehearsals and the first two episodes.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There aren’t many scares in the conventional sense in this tale of an amateur documentarian (Alanah Pearce) whose investigation of strange occurrences in the Mojave leads her into a fantastic voyage.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
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Natural occurrences such as predation, pathogens, or harsh climates are thought to drive the longevity gaps between males and females.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Keep scrolling to know the fashion happenings of the week.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
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Sign up for The Eat Index, our weekly food newsletter, and find out where to eat and get the latest restaurant happenings in Orange County.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Incidents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incidents. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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