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as in cause
someone or something responsible for a result
the missing money proved to be the occasion of much strife between the two brothers
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as in event
something that happens
weddings are generally happy occasions
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as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
the announcement concerning the change in scheduling occasioned much confusion
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Recent Examples of occasion
Talia Abbas, Vogue, 7 July 2025
Corbett is an athletic interior OL and used that to get to the second level and spring Chuba Hubbard free on occasion.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2025
Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
This occasioned a 100-mile trip back and another 100 miles back from that: 300 miles on the odometer before noon.
—Sam Sifton, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Poolside Pants Whether you’re sprawled on a shaded sun lounger in the Provence or finding your zen at a wellness retreat in Ibiza, a pair of lightweight trousers is just right for the occasion.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 7 July 2025
Corbett is an athletic interior OL and used that to get to the second level and spring Chuba Hubbard free on occasion.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2025
Verb
And occasioned by a molecule produced by a mushroom.
—Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
This occasioned a 100-mile trip back and another 100 miles back from that: 300 miles on the odometer before noon.
—Sam Sifton, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for occasion
Noun
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The move also paves the way for rookie Marcelo Mayer to remain in the majors and assume the bulk of the playing time at second base.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
11 July 2025
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At the time of the incident, Trump was in Washington, D.C., when Shaw allegedly drove what was described by law enforcement as a Mercedes van to the south gate of Mar-a-Lago shortly before 10 p.m. and parked along Southern Boulevard.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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This offers investors the opportunity to become BVI residents upon meeting specific investment thresholds.—
Panorama Media Ltd,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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There may be opportunities to give future developers economic incentives for using KC Fiber, Smith said, but that would not solve the issue of getting free internet into existing apartments.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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But in 2004, a Dover, Penn., school board member objected to the textbook and pushed to replace it with one that promotes intelligent design — the belief that certain features of life are best explained by an intelligent cause rather than natural selection.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
8 July 2025
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Engage Donors Beyond Asks Donors are eager to support causes that are impactful and meaningful.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Yes! started out as a different movie and changed to incorporate the events of October 7?—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
8 July 2025
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These events have become more frequent in recent years with the proliferation of personal devices powered by lithium-ion batteries, such as laptops, tablets, cell phones, vape pens and portable chargers.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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There's also a Lucchese boot boutique in the lobby, so every guest can snag a pair to bring home as the ultimate Texas souvenir.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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According to a report by Electrek, Musk is using the work visa program to bring qualified foreign workers to his companies, like Tesla, and replacing U.S. workers who were laid off last year.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Flagg definitely tried to give the crowd some moments.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Entering Austin’s newest Gold’s Gym, one could be forgiven a brief moment of confusion.—
Travis Webb,
Austin American Statesman,
11 July 2025
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That opens the door for several House Republicans to step up for a chance to serve as the next chairman, a position Green has held since 2018.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
7 July 2025
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However, weather conditions may be less ideal, with a partly cloudy sky and a chance of rain or even storms in the afternoon.—
Sophie Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
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The theatrical paradigm is slowed, extended and occasionally reversed by the circumstance.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Oster said the sentence justified the circumstances of the killing as well as the evidence presented during the trial.—
Hailey Roden,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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“Occasion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occasion. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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