occurred (to)

past tense of occur (to)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for occurred (to)
struck
Verb
  • In the lawsuit, investors alleged they were led to believe that a groundbreaking Wondermind app would be made, advertising deals would be struck, and celebrity cover stories were already underway.
    Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Flock currently has over 120,000 cameras active across 49 states and has struck deals with thousands of municipalities.
    Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 26 Aug. 2026
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“Occurred (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occurred%20%28to%29. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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