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

The incident occurred thousands of miles away from Iran, in international waters near Sri Lanka. —Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026

With a handful of additional wobbles in congressional and statehouse races among some 150 GOP endorsements by Abbott — and many of Tuesday’s victories occurring in uncontested primaries — election night was a mixed bag for the three-term governor. —Karen Brooks Harper austin Bureau, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) first reported the incident, which occurred two nautical miles north of Oman. —Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Mar. 2026

This always occurs around the summer months. —Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026

Phrases Containing occur

• occur (to)