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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
At least 20 incidents were reported as seizures, including some that resulted in head trauma.
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Morgan Lee, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2026
Last year, Chicago recorded 416 killings — the lowest homicide total the city has seen in more than a decade — while shootings, defined as incidents in which at least one person was killed or wounded, fell by about one-third compared with 2019, Chicago Police Department data show.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Lessons from other incidents informed the response to the Sixth Street shooting, Mallon said.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
Through Sunday, the Bronx had accounted for 16 of the city’s 32 homicides, 45% of its shooting victims and 44% of its shooting incidents.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
Anyone with information related to this case or similar incidents is asked to contact the Frisco Police Department at (972) 292-6010.
—Jamie Landers, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Two incidents have resulted in death.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
No incidents have ever been reported, but one former member of the organization was unsurprised at the team’s unhappiness, comparing his experience with the plane to opening the door of a modern luxury car only to find amenities and seats inside that belong in a 40-year-old sedan.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
Morgan Lee, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2026
Last year, Chicago recorded 416 killings — the lowest homicide total the city has seen in more than a decade — while shootings, defined as incidents in which at least one person was killed or wounded, fell by about one-third compared with 2019, Chicago Police Department data show.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Lessons from other incidents informed the response to the Sixth Street shooting, Mallon said.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
Through Sunday, the Bronx had accounted for 16 of the city’s 32 homicides, 45% of its shooting victims and 44% of its shooting incidents.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
Anyone with information related to this case or similar incidents is asked to contact the Frisco Police Department at (972) 292-6010.
—Jamie Landers, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Two incidents have resulted in death.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
No incidents have ever been reported, but one former member of the organization was unsurprised at the team’s unhappiness, comparing his experience with the plane to opening the door of a modern luxury car only to find amenities and seats inside that belong in a 40-year-old sedan.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incidents
Noun
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Recent events served as another reminder.—
Jay Posner,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Avoiding documentary-like methods that presume to grasp events in large visual gulps, Ouédraogo offers visual fragments (however ample) that conjure a spectrum of experience that goes beyond what’s onscreen.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
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The pianist and vocal coach Bénédicte Jourdois, NYFOS’s associate artistic director, assisted with the accompaniments and with the stage patter, of which there is always a fair amount.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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Classic wing accompaniments like celery, carrot sticks, ranch, and blue cheese are always welcome on the side.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As a result, Chandra is good for a lot of things, but its limitations matter when considering those big questions above.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
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When our hour was nearly over, a Rikers representative ordered us to wind things down.—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The consequences stemming from the death of a Brazilian butt lift patient came down Thursday on a Doral plastic surgery center that’s now on state probation.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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Days after trading center Garrett Bradbury to Chicago for a fifth-round pick — a solid piece of business with Bradbury entering a contract year but also immediate consequences — the Pats have a hole in their offensive line.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The legal declaration releases the company of contractual obligations because of extraordinary circumstances.—
Alex Veiga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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As part of a plea deal, a count of murder with a special-circumstances allegation of gang activity was dismissed.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Give officers background clues about routines, favorite locations, past wandering episodes and favorite familiar landmarks to narrow the search area.—
Panashe Matemba-Mutasa,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Content built for 8-minute windows on a commute, not 45-minute episodes on a television.—
Max Cutler,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Hanks described several occurrences in which the children were left in dangerous situations.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The girl told her no and said the three occurrences had happened within the past month.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Incidents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incidents. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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