as in events
something that happens
life is full of random occurrences
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Recent Examples of occurrences
Plantains, jambalaya and curry are all common occurrences on the menu.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
It’s been a while since an NFL game was subjected to a ratings-eroding meteorological disruption, but such occurrences are hardly rare.
—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
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
It’s been a while since an NFL game was subjected to a ratings-eroding meteorological disruption, but such occurrences are hardly rare.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occurrences
Noun
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Meanwhile, Usher, Meagan Good, and Jay-Z joined events that blended music, style, and philanthropy, reminding us just how many lanes the culture continues to dominate.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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Movies are still big events, still consumed in long sittings, still treated as cultural monuments.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Acting is such an exercise in using your body, figuring out what’s working, figuring out what’s not, trying things, not being afraid to try things, taking notes, playing off other people, learning from other people.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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However, if the latest reports are to be believed, the hatchet has been buried, or at the very least, things are well enough that Queen Camilla would support her husband’s desire to make up with his son.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Both nations' military deployments indicate that the region could remain a potential flashpoint, with further operations or incidents possibly escalating tensions.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Property managers are better equipped to respond to concerns, not just review past incidents.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The glue can also lead to less invasive surgery, as, under some circumstances, smaller incisions could be required.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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People grow, circumstances shift, and unexpected challenges arise.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
13 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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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,
9 Sep. 2025
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Keep scrolling to know the fashion happenings of the week.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Occurrences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occurrences. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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