OCCUR (TO) Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

occur (to)

verb

ə-ˈkər

Definition of occur (to)

as in to come (to)

to enter the mind of it didn't occur to me to ask until much later

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strike

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The biggest threat to Ukraine’s cities can strike with little or no warning.

— Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
The two countries struck a memorandum of understanding in June aimed at halting the conflict, restoring shipping traffic, launching negotiations over Iran's nuclear program and eventually loosening sanctions on Iran.

— Joe Walsh, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

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