as in happened
to take place
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Recent Examples of occurred
The incident occurred as Minneapolis faced tensions from federal immigration enforcement operations, reflecting a broader uptick in threats against Congress members in recent years.
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Tim Sullivan, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
According to the five-page affidavit, the arrest stems from an incident that occurred six months ago in Orlando.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Folsom police said the traffic stop occurred after witnesses reported the driver to authorities.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
Fourteen of those burglaries occurred in the San Fernando Valley.
—Sydney Barragan, Daily News, 7 May 2026
Novo did not say how many occurred in Kalundborg.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
The commission also sent its findings to the Kane County state’s attorney, the Chicago Police Department and police departments in towns where other major immigration enforcement actions occurred, including Elgin, Franklin Park and Evanston, Pritzker said.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Tap to unmute An error occurred.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Of the 2,288 cases, 26% occurred in children under 5, while 44% were reported among ages 5 to 19, the CDC said.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Tim Sullivan, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
According to the five-page affidavit, the arrest stems from an incident that occurred six months ago in Orlando.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Folsom police said the traffic stop occurred after witnesses reported the driver to authorities.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
Fourteen of those burglaries occurred in the San Fernando Valley.
—Sydney Barragan, Daily News, 7 May 2026
Novo did not say how many occurred in Kalundborg.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
The commission also sent its findings to the Kane County state’s attorney, the Chicago Police Department and police departments in towns where other major immigration enforcement actions occurred, including Elgin, Franklin Park and Evanston, Pritzker said.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Tap to unmute An error occurred.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Of the 2,288 cases, 26% occurred in children under 5, while 44% were reported among ages 5 to 19, the CDC said.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occurred
happened
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Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 7, according to the Tribune’s archives.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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This even happened in Venice, during the couple’s wedding celebrations.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
7 May 2026
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“Occurred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occurred. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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