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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
Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
That last statement is noteworthy because Benson estimates there were as many as a dozen occasions during the season when pregame discussions focused on whether Pagliocca would be able to play.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Serpents have been a symbolic motif embraced by members of the British royal family on rare occasions.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Its men have won 21 conference championships and its women have won 18 of them, and Collins has been voted the conference’s top coach on 13 occasions.
—Dave Skretta, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 May 2026
That's what the Louisville Metro Police Department in Kentucky is accusing Gregory Mack, 59, of doing on at least two occasions at Cherokee Park.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
The diamond is believed to have once belonged to his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, who was seen wearing it on multiple occasions, including to a performance of Rookery Nook in London in 1986.
—Ilana Frost, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
And Miranda herself, Meryl Streep, has worn the DeMellier Hudson Bag on several occasions.
—Mayte Salido, Glamour, 9 May 2026
On multiple occasions, Brighton players were on the turf seconds before a set piece, but gained no sympathy from referee Chris Kavanagh.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Noun
On several occasions, Waters sided with Republicans who challenged Porter’s use of visual and audio aids during hearings.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
That last statement is noteworthy because Benson estimates there were as many as a dozen occasions during the season when pregame discussions focused on whether Pagliocca would be able to play.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Serpents have been a symbolic motif embraced by members of the British royal family on rare occasions.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Its men have won 21 conference championships and its women have won 18 of them, and Collins has been voted the conference’s top coach on 13 occasions.
—Dave Skretta, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 May 2026
That's what the Louisville Metro Police Department in Kentucky is accusing Gregory Mack, 59, of doing on at least two occasions at Cherokee Park.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
The diamond is believed to have once belonged to his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, who was seen wearing it on multiple occasions, including to a performance of Rookery Nook in London in 1986.
—Ilana Frost, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
And Miranda herself, Meryl Streep, has worn the DeMellier Hudson Bag on several occasions.
—Mayte Salido, Glamour, 9 May 2026
On multiple occasions, Brighton players were on the turf seconds before a set piece, but gained no sympathy from referee Chris Kavanagh.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occasions
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The only sign of life was an electronic arrivals screen, which showed the arrival times of flights from Fort Lauderdale, Chicago, Miami, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Myrtle Beach, and Detroit.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Ordaz has found the net eight times in 67 matches.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Being too patient in the build-up also allowed City to recover their shape and shut down crossing opportunities.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Hatcher said preschool isn’t fully funded in Indiana, which doesn’t create the same opportunities for all children.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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But those numbers capture only a fraction of deaths, which often are classified only by other, more immediate causes, such as bleeding in the brain.—
Lee Hutchinson,
ArsTechnica,
6 May 2026
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Six different fixes addressing various causes of texture loss such as black photos, along with additional QV testing on paintings and photos to catch previously unreported cases will also be implemented.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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During the all-day hearing Friday, the owners of both companies took the stand to give their often starkly different views of events.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Most days at Bluebird will feature free live music and other entertainment events.—
Michael Deeds
Updated May 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 May 2026
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In Episode 5, the advent (finally) of a Celebrity Amazing Race prompts her daughter, DJ (Kaitlin Olsen), to strongarm Deborah into participating in the reality show.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
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The discovery of water in the Shackleton Crater near the lunar south pole subsequently prompts the US to build the Jamestown base, turbo-charging the space race in the process.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
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My work is driven by a fascination with atmosphere, emotion, and the quiet beauty hidden in everyday life—the kind of moments most people pass by without noticing.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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Obsession has more than its share of shocking moments, with one sudden, brutally violent attack coming so out of nowhere that you’re left reeling.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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Spurs need points and Richarlison is the No 9 who will likely be on the end of most of their chances.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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That does increase the chances of an injury, something the Bulldogs had to deal with yet again this spring.—
Connor Riley,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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There are other reasons for sending the frigates, however.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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One of the reasons for prices higher than neighboring states is the Illinois practice of applying sales taxes to the cost of gasoline after the motor fuel tax is charged to motorists.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Occasions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occasions. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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