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

Each day between now and the men’s and women’s Final Fours next month, The Courant will look back through our archives and highlight a memorable men’s and/or women’s game that occurred on that date. —Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026

Dempsey took to social media to share the news of the injury that occurred earlier this month. —Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026

Today, a sustained revolution is occurring regarding news and media. —Arthur Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026

Development will occur in three phases, starting with robotic missions and leading to a permanent human presence. —Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026

Phrases Containing occur

• occur (to)