Synonyms of occur

occur

verb

ə-ˈkər 

as in to happen

to take place

let me know when the lunar eclipse is scheduled to occur

Synonyms & Similar Words

• happen
• be
• come
• do
• befall
• come down
• come about
• transpire
• come to pass
• come off
• pass
• cook
• go down
• go on
• arise
• hap
• chance
• betide
• rise
• develop
• materialize
• come up
• proceed
• result
• intervene
• shape (up)
• spring (up)
• crop (up)
• fall out
• follow
• turn out
• break
• go off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of occur

Sources said that, with the new funding, payment terms are those that were in place prior to the bankruptcy filing, which occurred in January. —David Moin, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026

The British broadcaster has today launched a review into how the incident occurred, despite the BAFTAs being on a two-hour time delay. —Jake Kanter, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026

The location and nature of the shooting evokes an infamous murder-suicide from 15 years ago that occurred a couple of hundred yards away, within the same shopping complex. —Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026

The solstice will occur on March 20, bringing with it longer, warmer days, blooming flowers, and overall happier dispositions. —Christina Perrier, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026

Phrases Containing occur

• occur (to)