as in events
something that happens
life is full of random occurrences
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Recent Examples of occurrences
Here, violence and death are daily occurrences, and getting ahead feels impossible but is always top of mind.
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Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Dynasties are freak occurrences in history.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 11 June 2026
The supernatural psychological horror, written and helmed by Aster, follows a family rocked by grief, who begins to experience sinister and inexplicable occurrences.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 8 June 2026
When contrasted against the peak of the fentanyl crisis in 2021, when 5,791 Floridians lost their lives, the current drop to roughly 1,500 annual occurrences represents a 62% long-term decrease.
—John Koufos, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
The poem persists both as a series of occurrences and as a solid object.
—Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
Attacks on Russian oil assets that play a key part in funding the invasion have become almost daily occurrences.
—ABC News, 23 May 2026
The most recent occurrences have been reported to the Southfield Police Department, and CFCS continues to cooperate with local authorities while reviewing available security footage.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 20 May 2026
The first of such occurrences in nearly two years, this marks an ignominious milestone and potential turning point in Moscow’s years-long invasion effort.
—Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 20 May 2026
Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Dynasties are freak occurrences in history.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 11 June 2026
The supernatural psychological horror, written and helmed by Aster, follows a family rocked by grief, who begins to experience sinister and inexplicable occurrences.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 8 June 2026
When contrasted against the peak of the fentanyl crisis in 2021, when 5,791 Floridians lost their lives, the current drop to roughly 1,500 annual occurrences represents a 62% long-term decrease.
—John Koufos, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
The poem persists both as a series of occurrences and as a solid object.
—Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
Attacks on Russian oil assets that play a key part in funding the invasion have become almost daily occurrences.
—ABC News, 23 May 2026
The most recent occurrences have been reported to the Southfield Police Department, and CFCS continues to cooperate with local authorities while reviewing available security footage.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 20 May 2026
The first of such occurrences in nearly two years, this marks an ignominious milestone and potential turning point in Moscow’s years-long invasion effort.
—Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occurrences
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Health officials said the risk of exposure could increase as summer travel ramps up and Los Angeles welcomes international visitors for FIFA World Cup events being held in the region.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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Why not invest just as seriously in recreation centers, evening sports leagues, arts programs, neighborhood events and summer employment opportunities designed specifically for teenagers?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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In fact, many of us often end up buying things that our colleagues found during their search.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
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And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
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The O'Reilly Auto Parts Series hit the track for its race on Saturday, and the race had more than its fair share of incidents.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
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That’s because Bores sponsored a state bill, known as the RAISE Act, that requires major AI companies to be transparent about their safety protocols and promptly report safety incidents.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Cooper Freeman, Alaska director at the nonprofit Center for Biological Diversity, sharply criticized the circumstances surrounding the whale’s death.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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If circumstances had gone Spain’s way with more clinical finishing or a Cape Verde defender making a mistake, then the result would have been different and a lot of the chatter currently happening (including here) would likely not be happening.—
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Two Idiot Girls, co-hosted with sister Deison Afualo, has become popular enough to hit the road with live shows, while The Comment Section recently expanded from Spotify exclusivity to YouTube video episodes.—
Steven Bertoni,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Europe is warming at more than twice the global average, according to the World Meteorological Organization, making such prolonged heat episodes increasingly likely.—
Sudip Kar-Gupta,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Datskovska regularly reports on trending cultural happenings and how to dress for them.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
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Wackadoo describes the happenings in Family Movie, where the death toll keeps mounting as the blood moon rises.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
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“Occurrences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occurrences. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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