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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
Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 30 July 2025
According to court records, Tiffany Gregory, 34, is being charged with first degree stalking and wanton endangerment and two counts of second degree unlawful transaction with a minor after reportedly putting the life of her ex mother-in-law, Deborah West-Williams, in danger on several occasions.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 July 2025
Rebecca Solnit
august 23, Literary Hub, 23 Aug. 2024
The researchers ultimately concluded that psilocybin could reliably occasion mystical experiences.
—Michael Pollan, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
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Noun
The United States and South Korea have had numerous free trade agreements over the past two decades, which have been renegotiated on several occasions, including during the first Trump administration.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 30 July 2025
According to court records, Tiffany Gregory, 34, is being charged with first degree stalking and wanton endangerment and two counts of second degree unlawful transaction with a minor after reportedly putting the life of her ex mother-in-law, Deborah West-Williams, in danger on several occasions.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 July 2025
Verb
The violence at the heart of the movie is occasioned by an ethnic enclave of older white immigrants who are hostile to newcomers, specifically to Irish Catholics.
—Rebecca Solnit
august 23, Literary Hub, 23 Aug. 2024
The researchers ultimately concluded that psilocybin could reliably occasion mystical experiences.
—Michael Pollan, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for occasion
Noun
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At the same time, Richardson acknowledged that immigration law often lags behind real-world developments.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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During this brief time, passengers get above the Kármán line — the 62-mile-high (100 kilometers) demarcation widely regarded as the point where space begins — and experience a few minutes of weightlessness.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For those who saw Varsity’s dominance as a troubling concentration of power—if not an outright antitrust issue—the collegiate space offered a rare opportunity: a chance to build something outside the reach of a deeply entrenched corporate force.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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Each space offers an opportunity for Sofia to remake herself.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Insulin resistance is a common cause of high blood glucose levels.—
Jane Kim,
Verywell Health,
1 Aug. 2025
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The event serves as an opportunity to discuss historic preservation in Naperville, including the city’s historic district, mid-century modern homes and downtown buildings, an event announcement said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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There was no live event, no big chart and certainly no entertainment — just a stern website with a black-and-white table.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Every day brings a new word, and everyone around the world is trying to solve the same puzzle.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The coffin was finally loaded into the white hearse, which would bring Islam to his final resting place.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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And for the first time — a moment recorded in a black-and-white photograph — a Black man received the Navy Cross.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Morris helped the agency through some of its most challenging moments, said Col. Christina Bogojevic, the State Patrol’s chief.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
4 Aug. 2025
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In the subsequent game, after more than nine minutes and facing a fifth break point chance, Bouchard capitalized on Bencic’s backhand error in the net.—
Lukas Weese,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 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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Treatment for multiple myeloma is individualized based on disease severity and other factors that include age, general health, potential risks, and personal circumstances.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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“Occasion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occasion. Accessed 10 Aug. 2025.
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