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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
The incidents have mainly taken place in states where aerial pesticides have become more commonplace.
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Carolina Abbott Galvão, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
According to Reed, that was one of the incidents that motivated Diaz, herself and two other residents to form the Crestwood Crime Patrol.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2026
During the first 11 months of 2025, health care organizations reported 493 data compromises, which involved more than 34 million victims, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center, a nonprofit that tracks and works to prevent such incidents.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
While unusual, such incidents are not unheard of in semi-rural areas, where livestock can sometimes find their way onto roads.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
The National Fraternal Order of Police tracks on-duty officer shootings, both fatal and nonfatal, though the data does not include incidents in which officers were fired upon but not hit.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
These aren’t isolated incidents.
—Chip Lamarca, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Associate Superintendent of Leadership and Learning Jonathan Simpson said East Aurora’s district administrators have assisted with daily dismissal in light of the incidents on district property.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
That report does not include incidents where officers were shot at and not struck by gunfire.
—Claudia Lauer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Carolina Abbott Galvão, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
According to Reed, that was one of the incidents that motivated Diaz, herself and two other residents to form the Crestwood Crime Patrol.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2026
During the first 11 months of 2025, health care organizations reported 493 data compromises, which involved more than 34 million victims, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center, a nonprofit that tracks and works to prevent such incidents.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
While unusual, such incidents are not unheard of in semi-rural areas, where livestock can sometimes find their way onto roads.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
The National Fraternal Order of Police tracks on-duty officer shootings, both fatal and nonfatal, though the data does not include incidents in which officers were fired upon but not hit.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
These aren’t isolated incidents.
—Chip Lamarca, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Associate Superintendent of Leadership and Learning Jonathan Simpson said East Aurora’s district administrators have assisted with daily dismissal in light of the incidents on district property.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
That report does not include incidents where officers were shot at and not struck by gunfire.
—Claudia Lauer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incidents
Noun
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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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Call in the whole grains gang In accompaniments calling for refined grains, swap in whole-grain alternatives.—
Andrea Kane,
CNN Money,
25 Nov. 2025
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To allow the delicate flavor and texture of the melt-in-your-mouth fish to shine, the Seabird’s accompaniments are less aggressive than those of the Birdman.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Nov. 2025
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However, Chuba Hubbard’s calf injury in the second quarter of the season opened things up for Dowdle to emerge.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Jeff Klaiber took those things and molded Lehman into an Olympian, at times pushing boundaries and pushing Lehman to the brink.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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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The circumstances made the role ill-suited to Bennett, and everyone knew that Shawn was beset by phobias.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Detectives from the Police Department’s Major Collision Investigation Unit responded to take over the investigation, but the circumstances of the crash remained under investigation.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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New episodes will be released weekly through April 16.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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And, since the episodes are taped months in advance of airing, the panelists had no idea this was going on during filming.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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Mistakes — missed tackles that led to big plays, blown coverages that led to more big plays, communication problems and more — became weekly occurrences that often thwarted any positive momentum and turned close games into blowouts.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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The index had only experienced it five times before this year (this time being the sixth), with two occurrences ending in a four-peat and one — in the 1990s — ending in a five-peat, according to Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at CFRA Research.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Incidents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incidents. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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