as in to happen
to take place
let me know when the lunar eclipse is scheduled to occur
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Recent Examples of occur
So far, the Health Department has announced 35 influenza outbreaks from nursing homes or other congregate-setting institutions this flu season, with none occurring in the past week.
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Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 22 Apr. 2026
The two other tornadoes occurred earlier Tuesday.
—Joseph Serna, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The agency said most bites occur between April and October when snakes and humans are most active outdoors.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 22 Apr. 2026
The two other tornadoes occurred earlier Tuesday.
—Joseph Serna, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The agency said most bites occur between April and October when snakes and humans are most active outdoors.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for occur
happen
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This happened years before, in such a serious way that my friend had to take a three-month medical leave of absence due to what was likely a nervous breakdown.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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What happened in the next few moments told the story of his time in south London.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Occur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occur. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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