Synonyms of occurred

occurred

verb

past tense of occur

as in happened

to take place

let me know when the lunar eclipse is scheduled to occur

Synonyms & Similar Words

• happened
• was
• came
• transpired
• did
• befell
• came down
• came about
• passed
• chanced
• came to pass
• went on
• happed
• cooked
• went down
• came off
• betided
• arose
• developed
• resulted
• intervened
• shaped (up)
• rose
• proceeded
• materialized
• came up
• followed
• sprang (up)
• cropped (up)
• fell out
• turned out
• broke
• went off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of occurred

Though this occurred over a sparsely populated wilderness, the incident sparked a major cleanup operation by Canada and the United States, along with a significant diplomatic flap and the payment of millions of dollars by the Soviets for damages. — David Szondy july 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026

The rebuild of the talent line-up comes after the upheaval at the program that has occurred since Bari Weiss joined CBS News as edtior in chief in October. — Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

The Syrian Arab News Agency said that the explosions occurred near the Ministry of Tourism building and that at least 18 people -- including four security personnel -- were injured. — David Brennan, ABC News, 7 July 2026

This was one way to think about it, at least, as good an understanding as any of what had occurred. — Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026

Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden noted that the incident occurred as severe weather impacted the area. — Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

When there is a death in jail, the Sheriff's Office notifies the county, then the commissioner court’s members receive a communication that a death has occurred in custody or jail. — Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026

Investigators also discovered 661 dog collars in a barn area where authorities believe euthanasia activity may have occurred, the sheriff said. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 June 2026

Bryce Wolfe was on his motorcycle on Kelly Drive near Reservoir Drive when the crash occurred on Wednesday, June 24. — Joe Brandt, CBS News, 30 June 2026