as in events
something that happens
life is full of random occurrences
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Recent Examples of occurrences
Programming more responsibly and preventing occurrences of triggering gender dysphoria, isolation and the experiences of not being considered on shows is a first step in shifting the culture of toxic treatment of LGBTQ people in reality TV.
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Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
Mara, 42, plays Sam Walker, the titular astronaut who, upon returning home from her first space mission, starts witnessing otherworldly occurrences while staying under NASA's care at a remote, high-security safe house.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
The Role of Solar Heat in Earthquakes By applying mathematical models and computational techniques, the researchers compared earthquake occurrences with solar activity and temperature variations on Earth's surface.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 5 Mar. 2025
Airlines have also implemented various systems to minimize such occurrences, including digital bag tags and programming within their apps to allow travelers to track their luggage in real time.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 5 Mar. 2025
However, rain and lightning are common occurrences during the late afternoons and early evenings in Florida summers.
—John Perrotto, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Safe and well-staffed institutions could reduce such occurrences.
—Alan M. Langlieb, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2025
Such occurrences allow scientists to study planetary positions, while enthusiasts get a unique opportunity to observe multiple celestial bodies at once.
—Jenna Dejong, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Strange, supernatural occurrences lead to something of a Lord of the Flies scenario.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
Mara, 42, plays Sam Walker, the titular astronaut who, upon returning home from her first space mission, starts witnessing otherworldly occurrences while staying under NASA's care at a remote, high-security safe house.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
The Role of Solar Heat in Earthquakes By applying mathematical models and computational techniques, the researchers compared earthquake occurrences with solar activity and temperature variations on Earth's surface.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 5 Mar. 2025
Airlines have also implemented various systems to minimize such occurrences, including digital bag tags and programming within their apps to allow travelers to track their luggage in real time.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 5 Mar. 2025
However, rain and lightning are common occurrences during the late afternoons and early evenings in Florida summers.
—John Perrotto, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Safe and well-staffed institutions could reduce such occurrences.
—Alan M. Langlieb, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2025
Such occurrences allow scientists to study planetary positions, while enthusiasts get a unique opportunity to observe multiple celestial bodies at once.
—Jenna Dejong, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Strange, supernatural occurrences lead to something of a Lord of the Flies scenario.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occurrences
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Cena won his first WWE Championship at WrestleMania 21 against JBL and followed it with victories over Triple H and Shawn Michaels in consecutive WrestleMania main events.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Speaking at Deadline's Contenders TV in April, the showrunner confirmed that season 2 will take place 10 months after the events of season 1.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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But subtle little things — developments unlikely to make headlines – can also be big winners.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Dec. 2024
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The challenge has always been to figure out how to personalize things without spending inordinate amounts of time and money mapping out every possible path a student might take.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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There are some mitigating circumstances, including the exit of Slot’s predecessor, Jurgen Klopp, in May.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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The owner does have the theoretical option to try to convince a court that building expenses or other circumstances justify a higher rent increase, but few owners will go to the trouble or expense.—
Joshua Stein,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Filming reunion episodes for The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is no easy feat, according to Kathy Hilton.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Their only podcast, Archetypes, produced just 12 episodes before the partnership ended.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Occurrences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occurrences. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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