as in events
something that happens
life is full of random occurrences
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Recent Examples of occurrences
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.
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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
There was yet another hair-pulling incident this weekend in the NWSL, bringing the total occurrences to three in two months.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 19 May 2026
This is proof that sometimes divine intervention-like occurrences can happen, occurring purely via the Grace of God.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
The Volo Museum’s owners and staff are flummoxed by the latest incident in a place already known for paranormal occurrences and other strange happenings.
—Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
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
There was yet another hair-pulling incident this weekend in the NWSL, bringing the total occurrences to three in two months.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 19 May 2026
This is proof that sometimes divine intervention-like occurrences can happen, occurring purely via the Grace of God.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
The Volo Museum’s owners and staff are flummoxed by the latest incident in a place already known for paranormal occurrences and other strange happenings.
—Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occurrences
Noun
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Nobody knows how often adverse events occur, said Kristen Nixon, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has studied posts about weight loss drugs on Reddit, a popular online forum.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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McCormick has booked several authors already for events at the bookshop, including local author Angela Cervantes, who has written three books for American Girl.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Jonathan liked to drop in on patients, ask how things were going.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Kenny is going through her things and counts 26 black T-shirts.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Two Israeli soldiers were killed in separate incidents, according to their military.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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There were no reports of any incidents or arrests, according to Boston Police.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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No information was released on the victims or circumstances of the shooting.—
Noah Goldberg
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Pelley, whose tenure spanned 37 years at the network, gave new color to the circumstances that led to his firing.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2026
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Harrell has also appeared in some episodes of The Lincoln Lawyer and Nemesis.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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However, Behar will continue to appear on The Weekend View, since those episodes have been pre-taped.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
Noun
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This is a daily look at the positive happenings in high school sports.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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There are just tons and tons of happenings all the time.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2026
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“Occurrences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occurrences. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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