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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
R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2025
Following the anniversary screening, both John and Aida Turturro will sit for a Q&A to mark the occasion.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 12 Aug. 2025
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2025
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
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Noun
These occasions were wonderful, and everyone always seemed to have a great time, however, planning, preparing and hosting all of these events with both of us working full time was extremely stressful and costly.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2025
Following the anniversary screening, both John and Aida Turturro will sit for a Q&A to mark the occasion.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
The singer is facing two additional charges, one for assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and another for carrying an offensive weapon.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for occasion
Noun
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The film, Variety reported, will be playing in about 300 theaters nationwide and a wider expansion — at least for the time being — seems to be out of the cards.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Vogue: When was the last time each of you saw Black Swan?—
Keaton Bell,
Vogue,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Internal talent marketplaces promised a new era—matching employees to opportunities in real time, breaking down silos and reducing reliance on personal networks.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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From the Mississippi Freedom Movement to various Rainbow Coalitions, collaboration and coalition-building across social positions—despite the challenges and potential for tension—attract participants with a wider toolkit of resources, opportunities, and tactics.—
Time,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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Jenner said that data around how many students were given good cause exemptions and met one of the other exceptions for being passed to the fourth grade would be released on the state’s third-grade reading dashboard around Oct. 1.—
Caroline Beck,
IndyStar,
13 Aug. 2025
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Another cause for the right’s recent cultural reign is the rise of content creators such as the Nelk Boys, pranksters turned life-style influencers who have made conservatism seem, to their audience, edgy and cool.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
13 Aug. 2025
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The event, held by the unscripted production industry trade group NPACT, will take place at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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Seize the moment: In the world of live sports, timely posting has a direct impact on performance, especially during live events.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Robert had a bloop single to right, bringing home Tauchman to make it 4-1.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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Contestants are asked to bring their entries to the Lion’s Shelter between noon and 1 p.m. on festival day.—
Debra Skodack,
Kansas City Star,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Even clean, quiet moments are disrupted with intrusive thoughts, a pang of anxiety appearing when one least expects it.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
16 Aug. 2025
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Smith said the most difficult moment of her life was burying her daughter.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety 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,
12 Aug. 2025
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Damage to the axle hub splines can cause the vehicle to roll away, increasing the chance of a crash, the recall notice said.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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The decision leaves the options of joining other lawsuits, filing litigation or seeking class-action lawsuits in which a large number of plaintiffs with similar circumstances join together, Goyke said.—
Alison Dirr,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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After raising questions about the circumstances of her father Hulk Hogan's death, Brooke Hogan is offering to fund the process to get answers.—
Mekishana Pierre Published,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Occasion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occasion. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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