as in events
something that happens
life is full of random occurrences
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Recent Examples of occurrences
It’s been a while since an NFL game was subjected to a ratings-eroding meteorological disruption, but such occurrences are hardly rare.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 8 Sep. 2025
In the past five years, Synopsys' stock has exhibited a negative one-day return in 53% of occurrences following an earnings announcement.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The occurrences grew more aggressive over time, with the Smurls' 75-pound German shepherd getting slammed into a wall and Jack getting attacked while praying.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Here's what Kentuckians should know about catching Saturn and other September celestial occurrences.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
From people discovered after swarms of flies are spotted inside a home to heartbreaking stories of pets found waiting with deceased owners, while unsettling, Snyder said that such occurrences are not as rare as many might believe.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Then her teen-age niece Corinne (Talia Ryder) vanishes after a shift at the local wiener joint, and Honey’s involvement in the grim occurrences becomes personal and passionate.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2025
This incident is one of many similar occurrences at WNBA games this summer, including other recent examples in Phoenix, Chicago and Los Angeles.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025
However, such occurrences do happen.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 21 Aug. 2025
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 8 Sep. 2025
In the past five years, Synopsys' stock has exhibited a negative one-day return in 53% of occurrences following an earnings announcement.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The occurrences grew more aggressive over time, with the Smurls' 75-pound German shepherd getting slammed into a wall and Jack getting attacked while praying.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Here's what Kentuckians should know about catching Saturn and other September celestial occurrences.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
From people discovered after swarms of flies are spotted inside a home to heartbreaking stories of pets found waiting with deceased owners, while unsettling, Snyder said that such occurrences are not as rare as many might believe.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Then her teen-age niece Corinne (Talia Ryder) vanishes after a shift at the local wiener joint, and Honey’s involvement in the grim occurrences becomes personal and passionate.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2025
This incident is one of many similar occurrences at WNBA games this summer, including other recent examples in Phoenix, Chicago and Los Angeles.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025
However, such occurrences do happen.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occurrences
Noun
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Geneva Watch Days opened last Thursday with a slew of new introductions that added substance and excitement to the weekend of events seminars, roundtables and events focused on the world of luxury watches.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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In Canada, Angelina Jolie, Maude Apatow and Leslie Mann attend events at the Toronto International Film Festival.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If things do go long, Alcaraz will still back himself.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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But now, the King and the royal family have received very sad news that will change things going forward.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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An individual’s positive contributions such as steady employment, volunteer work, military service, long-term residence, and yes, tax compliance being expressly mentioned, can now be marshaled to offset negative incidents.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And the aforementioned circumstances at wide receiver don’t help that cause.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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As with all Greengrass’s films, though, this is a film about ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances, which is no doubt what drew him to Brad Ingelsby’s very human script.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But over the years, Sheen, born Carlos Irwin Estévez, has starred in more headlines than movies or TV episodes.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Following the pattern of the first four seasons, Only Murders in the Building season 5 will feature 10 episodes.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The premise of the final movie revolves around the final case that Ed and Lorraine Warren take in their career of investigating paranormal happenings.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Taking on the form of a friendly top five list, the Medici Minutes hits subscribers’ inboxes every Thursday with highlights from the prior week’s digital art happenings.—
Ana María Caballero,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Occurrences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occurrences. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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