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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
Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
In a tribute marking the occasion, Ang Lee praised him as the kind of performer every director hopes to work with, one who holds nothing back and raises the level of everyone around him.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Former Premier League footballer Joey Barton has been remanded in custody after being charged with assault occasioning grievous bodily harm.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Perfect for all of your dressy occasions, these wide-leg dress pants are comfortable to wear, thanks to their elastic waistband and loose design.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
In a tribute marking the occasion, Ang Lee praised him as the kind of performer every director hopes to work with, one who holds nothing back and raises the level of everyone around him.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
Matvei Rumiantsev, 22, was sentenced at London’s Snaresbrook Crown Court on Friday, after he was found guilty in January of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, British news agency PA Media reported.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Former Premier League footballer Joey Barton has been remanded in custody after being charged with assault occasioning grievous bodily harm.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for occasion
Noun
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The superstar has attended the event seven times, wearing Givenchy to five of those carpets.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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The court customarily holds on to decisions for a month after they are reached to allow time for the losing side to request another hearing.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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According to the site’s founder, Marile Borden, this branding opportunity reflected a newfound honesty among women about the frazzling demands of motherhood.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Maxey drew attention, made the right reads and helped the 76ers take advantage of the 4-on-3 opportunities that came when the Knicks blitzed him.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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These tubes are the cause of the frequent delays in the 200,000 daily trips made under the Hudson.—
Tom Wright,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
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Persistent leaks or damp areas Leaks are one of the most common causes of household mold.—
Ryan Brennan
May 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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But the events of the last three years have left me confused and altered our relationship.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Allen was injured but was not shot during the April 25 attack at the Washington Hilton, which disrupted one of the highest-profile annual events in the nation’s capital.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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Just as some American immigrants brought their love of the land to the Midwest and Texas, my mother’s parents carried with them an intense feeling for books.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Since then, three more animals have died, bringing the final count to 55.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Rihanna, draped in gunmetal Margiela couture, created yet another Met moment, a year after debuting her baby bump on the carpet (her second time doing so, with her third child Rocki).—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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The prosecution showed the jurors chilling video and audio evidence that included Athena’s last moments after Horner lured her inside the FedEx van.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 May 2026
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The Sixers had momentum — a chance to steal (yes, steal) a game against a far (yes, far) superior Knicks team and salvage what was left of their playoff hopes after ceding the first two games of the second-round series at Madison Square Garden.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Once Cease was out of the game, the Angels had another chance.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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Under certain circumstances, which were not identified, the system will initiate a reset in an attempt to improve performance.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
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The series having three games in four nights has been taxing on both teams, but neither is dwelling on their circumstances compared to Boston and Ottawa’s six days off between games.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
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“Occasion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occasion. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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