as in events
something that happens
life is full of random occurrences
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Recent Examples of occurrences
That’s twice the total occurrences in the 2010s, when five-week runs were linked in 2010 and 2018.
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Gary Trust, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2026
The study results achieved the goals of a Phase 3 clinical trial designed to show that Arikayce could benefit patients with new occurrences of mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) lung infection who had not yet received antibiotics.
—Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 23 Mar. 2026
That mark for a single game has been a rarity for years — only seven occurrences this decade.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Strange occurrences quickly destabilize the group, with the writer becoming increasingly unhinged, convinced the location has an inexplicable hold over her creative faculties.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
The network recorded almost 2 billion global lightning occurrences, 7% fewer than in 2024, and more than 99% of thunderstorms worldwide.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Hanks described several occurrences in which the children were left in dangerous situations.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The girl told her no and said the three occurrences had happened within the past month.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2026
The event is led by astronomer Lisa Will, and the discussion revolves around the celestial occurrences happening around our universe right now.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Gary Trust, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2026
The study results achieved the goals of a Phase 3 clinical trial designed to show that Arikayce could benefit patients with new occurrences of mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) lung infection who had not yet received antibiotics.
—Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 23 Mar. 2026
That mark for a single game has been a rarity for years — only seven occurrences this decade.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Strange occurrences quickly destabilize the group, with the writer becoming increasingly unhinged, convinced the location has an inexplicable hold over her creative faculties.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
The network recorded almost 2 billion global lightning occurrences, 7% fewer than in 2024, and more than 99% of thunderstorms worldwide.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Hanks described several occurrences in which the children were left in dangerous situations.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The girl told her no and said the three occurrences had happened within the past month.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2026
The event is led by astronomer Lisa Will, and the discussion revolves around the celestial occurrences happening around our universe right now.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occurrences
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Tune Into the Rhythm of Filipino Festivals After a nearly three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, festivals across the Philippines are once again taking the stage, filling up the events calendar with vivacious celebrations of local culture and tradition.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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March's meteor madness March had several notable fireball events.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Despite new tax revenue from a 20 percent tax increase, the city still faced a shortfall and was on the hook for things not budgeted.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Kings were trailing by 26 early in the second half when things got really ugly.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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White Settlement detectives collaborated with agencies across North Texas to determine whether the three suspects were connected to similar incidents in the Metroplex, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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Most of the incidents had not resulted in physical injuries; in some cases, prosecutors charged people for assaulting agents with such weapons as a tambourine, an umbrella, and a Subway sandwich.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Experts said that timeline would be tough in the best of circumstances.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2026
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But analysts and experts note circumstances have changed in 2026.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
22 Mar. 2026
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The distinction between world and cockpit isn’t noticeable except at the edges of experience, such as during extreme episodes of drug intoxication and, well, death.—
Caleb Crain,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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First, a lower number of episodes per season.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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Sign up for The Eat Index, our weekly food newsletter, and find out where to eat and get the latest restaurant happenings in Orange County.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
20 Mar. 2026
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Dawn Nettles, who publishes the Lotto Report about lottery happenings and has cried foul over lottery irregularities, said attention should turn away from the gamblers and focus on state officials who presided over this mess.—
Dave Lieber,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Occurrences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occurrences. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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