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

When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods. — Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026

In two deadly shootings that occurred on May 13 and July 8, both cases involved agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration and took place while task force members were attempting to serve an arrest warrant. — Juliana Kim, NPR, 13 July 2026

Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026

Natural hydrogen, also known as white hydrogen, occurs naturally underground rather than being manufactured industrially. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026

Phrases Containing occur

• occur (to)