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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
Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Social occasions might suddenly change.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
The dress is available in a range of solid colors and floral patterns that can be kept casual with flats or dressed up for a number of occasions—the floral patterns would be perfect for spring wedding guest looks.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
During a news conference last week, police said Van Rootselaar was apprehended on different occasions under the Mental Health Act, which in British Columbia allows police to apprehend someone experiencing a mental health crisis that may need treatment.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026
Oklahoma led by double digits on three separate occasions, but each time Alabama cut the deficit down to four points or less.
—ABC News, 15 Feb. 2026
Perhaps a new rule enforcing base coaches to stay in their boxes will limit the practice, but the Bombers, a bit obvious in their approach, benefitted from tipping on several occasions last season, including some instances against Toronto during the regular season and postseason.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
Of course, there have been previous occasions.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
That is, former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak and his wife, Nili Priel, who appear to have stayed in the building on a number of occasions.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 13 Feb. 2026
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Chocolate Ganache smoothed between layers of rich chocolate cake topped with Praline Frosting and a warm Bourbon Glaze make this recipe fit for special occasions.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Social occasions might suddenly change.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
The dress is available in a range of solid colors and floral patterns that can be kept casual with flats or dressed up for a number of occasions—the floral patterns would be perfect for spring wedding guest looks.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
During a news conference last week, police said Van Rootselaar was apprehended on different occasions under the Mental Health Act, which in British Columbia allows police to apprehend someone experiencing a mental health crisis that may need treatment.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026
Oklahoma led by double digits on three separate occasions, but each time Alabama cut the deficit down to four points or less.
—ABC News, 15 Feb. 2026
Perhaps a new rule enforcing base coaches to stay in their boxes will limit the practice, but the Bombers, a bit obvious in their approach, benefitted from tipping on several occasions last season, including some instances against Toronto during the regular season and postseason.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
Of course, there have been previous occasions.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
That is, former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak and his wife, Nili Priel, who appear to have stayed in the building on a number of occasions.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occasions
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Though Steele wrote to Epstein another four times in the first half of 2018, Epstein apparently did not reply.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Stars use fusion to generate hundreds of times the energy stored even gravitationally.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
16 Feb. 2026
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New York City’s arts opportunities are the envy of the world, encouraging creative professionals from across the globe to stay and contribute to our diverse heritage.—
Kimberly Olsen,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Some do it for the exposure, the content and the opportunities may emerge with the NBA’s blue-chip sponsors.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2026
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There are multiple conditions that can lead to overactive bladder, but the National Association for Continence cites diabetes, multiple sclerosis and the nerve damage that comes with these conditions as the main causes.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Androw, owner of E & D Pizza in Avon and a leader on the national pizza scene is known for using pizza for good causes from hunger to fulfilling the wishes of terminally ill children.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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And then just to finish the question, step three is then to expand and really build out the brand from there and build other kinds of businesses around it, like events, businesses, and so on.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Both companies have grown exponentially since then, offering the opportunity to bet on events far beyond the original scope of the academic experiment.—
Suzy Khimm,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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Or was Kevin just born that way—and the social tendency to blame mothers prompts us to find fault in Eva?—
Adelle Waldman,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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Once that allowance runs out, the app prompts users to pay.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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There will almost certainly be more of these moments this week, as some of the biggest names in AI take to the stage at the AI Impact Summit in India.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Entertainment Weekly spoke with Simpsons co-showrunner Matt Selman to discuss the guest stars, Easter eggs, and key moments in the historic 800th episode.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … GROUNDED TRUTH – Puka Nacua plays coy on chances for Sydney Sweeney date after making play for her.—
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FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The scenes in the French capital are full of welcome color and life — everything from receptions in salons or at Versailles to a street carnival to a mermaid swimming in an aquarium — all chances to display sumptuous costumes by Corinne Bruand.—
Jocelyn Noveck,
Boston Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Every nation, every culture, really has its own reasons for commemorating the past.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Denver officials cited national media attention and tourism in Green Mountain Falls as reasons for downtown Denver to embrace the sculptures.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Occasions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occasions. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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