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as in causes
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 events
something that happens
weddings are generally happy occasions
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as in prompts
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 occasions
Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 24 Sep. 2025
This family- and crowd-friendly meal gets gobbled up at all kinds of occasions.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
These venues, too, have become destinations unto themselves, with locals often reserving a table to celebrate special occasions with friends and family.
—Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
Broner also got frustrated on multiple occasions upon noticing that someone was recording him, and even grabbed the phone at one point.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 24 Sep. 2025
The lawmakers specifically pointed to a series of Federal Trade Commission complaints that alleged the company has exposed users to fraud on multiple occasions.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Kimmel did previously appear on television in blackface on numerous occasions, impersonating basketball player Karl Malone.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025
The students allegedly sprayed the substance at their school on two occasions in May 2023 as a prank, prompting the school to be evacuated and causing six students to be taken to the hospital to be treated for headaches and nausea, according to KTRK.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2025
In response, he has, at times, been banned from making films, forbidden from giving interviews or leaving Iran and, on two occasions, jailed, all with the goal of preventing him from engaging in further muckraking.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
On multiple occasions, the Marion County Sheriff's Office reaffirmed that the jail had a longstanding contract with the United States Marshals Service, allowing the agencies to use the jail for federal detainees and individuals on ICE detainers.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 24 Sep. 2025
This family- and crowd-friendly meal gets gobbled up at all kinds of occasions.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
These venues, too, have become destinations unto themselves, with locals often reserving a table to celebrate special occasions with friends and family.
—Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
Broner also got frustrated on multiple occasions upon noticing that someone was recording him, and even grabbed the phone at one point.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 24 Sep. 2025
The lawmakers specifically pointed to a series of Federal Trade Commission complaints that alleged the company has exposed users to fraud on multiple occasions.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Kimmel did previously appear on television in blackface on numerous occasions, impersonating basketball player Karl Malone.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025
The students allegedly sprayed the substance at their school on two occasions in May 2023 as a prank, prompting the school to be evacuated and causing six students to be taken to the hospital to be treated for headaches and nausea, according to KTRK.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2025
In response, he has, at times, been banned from making films, forbidden from giving interviews or leaving Iran and, on two occasions, jailed, all with the goal of preventing him from engaging in further muckraking.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occasions
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This debris could increase micrometeoroid flux in Earth’s vicinity by up to 1,000 times the background levels, according to researchers.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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In early January 2025, the Bureau of Land Management website explained the communities are in an area that climate change is rendering uninhabitable, mentioning climate eight times.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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Rooted in the land-grant tradition, the UA System expands access to academic, practical, and professional opportunities, fosters intellectual growth and student success, promotes discovery and public service, and strengthens Arkansas's economy, health, and culture.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
26 Sep. 2025
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But increasing numbers of deep-pocketed, avid collectors are creating more opportunities for sellers and brokers.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
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The basis of Greenfield’s decision was a dispute with Unilever over Ben & Jerry’s ability to pursue activist and social justice causes, which are important to the company’s founders.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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By practicing toxic positivity, some bosses perpetuate dysfunctional environments without addressing the root causes.—
Mita Mallick,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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Following the attack, Congress formed the January 6 Committee, a bipartisan entity tasked with investigating what led to the events of the attack.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Quarterly events help newcomers feel welcome, with activities like kayaking, hiking in the Hoosier National Forest, and Amish bread-making demonstrations.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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As much as his ability to hit from the right side, Johnson’s defense might be what prompts a decision to start him in Game 1.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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The meeting was convened after Estonia requested consultations under Article 4, a mechanism that prompts urgent talks among allies.—
Matthew Bodner,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
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My process began with spending time together, building trust, sharing stories, before discussing ideas, moving objects, adjusting interiors, and staging moments that echoed each family’s rituals or memories.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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The story follows a young Black boy in the 1960s who discovers photography as a way of navigating life, documenting moments of hardship, resilience, and joy.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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Beyond that, both Bouchard and Morrissey contribute much more to shots and scoring chances, according to All Three Zones tracking data.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Rain chances continue Thursday and into Friday with clearer weather expected over the weekend.—
Enquirer staff,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
24 Sep. 2025
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Trump has leaned heavily on the courts during his second term to challenge media outlets, but as of Wednesday night, the president’s legal team has not brought a new lawsuit against ABC, for predictable reasons, according to experts.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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Sinkholes, depressions in the ground caused by the sudden collapse of the surface layer, can form for various reasons, including natural causes like intense rainfall, flooding or drought, as well as human activities such as construction and aging infrastructure.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Occasions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occasions. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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