1
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
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
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Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
An individual’s positive contributions such as steady employment, volunteer work, military service, long-term residence, and yes, tax compliance being expressly mentioned, can now be marshaled to offset negative incidents.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
That behavior included drug use and related incidents, and disparaging comments about series co-creator Chuck Lorre.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2025
But parents often tell INSOURCE about incidents that the schools don’t have on record.
—IndyStar, 8 Sep. 2025
Such incidents, in the past, would have had her run home, and write about them furiously in her journal, worried that forgetting them would erase the blessings corresponded to it.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Heathrow has been plagued by a string of recent incidents.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Several incidents, such as sewer backups and a problematic feedstock switch, contributed to the company's financial struggles.
—Rick Barrett, jsonline.com, 22 Aug. 2025
There must also be a quarterly report of incidents given during school board meetings.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
An individual’s positive contributions such as steady employment, volunteer work, military service, long-term residence, and yes, tax compliance being expressly mentioned, can now be marshaled to offset negative incidents.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
That behavior included drug use and related incidents, and disparaging comments about series co-creator Chuck Lorre.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2025
But parents often tell INSOURCE about incidents that the schools don’t have on record.
—IndyStar, 8 Sep. 2025
Such incidents, in the past, would have had her run home, and write about them furiously in her journal, worried that forgetting them would erase the blessings corresponded to it.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Heathrow has been plagued by a string of recent incidents.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Several incidents, such as sewer backups and a problematic feedstock switch, contributed to the company's financial struggles.
—Rick Barrett, jsonline.com, 22 Aug. 2025
There must also be a quarterly report of incidents given during school board meetings.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incidents
Noun
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Geneva Watch Days opened last Thursday with a slew of new introductions that added substance and excitement to the weekend of events seminars, roundtables and events focused on the world of luxury watches.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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In Canada, Angelina Jolie, Maude Apatow and Leslie Mann attend events at the Toronto International Film Festival.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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If things do go long, Alcaraz will still back himself.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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But now, the King and the royal family have received very sad news that will change things going forward.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
5 Sep. 2025
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The decisions ultimately have dire consequences for both the erstwhile pals and everyone else living on Inisherin.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Tools to postpone payments can be ‘critical’ Deferments and forbearances can help student loan borrowers avoid the harsh consequences of falling behind on their bills, consumer advocates said.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
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And the aforementioned circumstances at wide receiver don’t help that cause.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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As with all Greengrass’s films, though, this is a film about ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances, which is no doubt what drew him to Brad Ingelsby’s very human script.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
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But over the years, Sheen, born Carlos Irwin Estévez, has starred in more headlines than movies or TV episodes.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Following the pattern of the first four seasons, Only Murders in the Building season 5 will feature 10 episodes.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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It’s been a while since an NFL game was subjected to a ratings-eroding meteorological disruption, but such occurrences are hardly rare.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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In the past five years, Synopsys' stock has exhibited a negative one-day return in 53% of occurrences following an earnings announcement.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The premise of the final movie revolves around the final case that Ed and Lorraine Warren take in their career of investigating paranormal happenings.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Taking on the form of a friendly top five list, the Medici Minutes hits subscribers’ inboxes every Thursday with highlights from the prior week’s digital art happenings.—
Ana María Caballero,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Incidents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incidents. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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