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something that happens
life is full of random occurrences
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Recent Examples of occurrences
Occasionally, that ice can break off and fall to the ground, but these occurrences are exceedingly rare.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
Concerned about corporate image and dwindling morale, the store manager convinces a group of employees to stay overnight to investigate these occurrences.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
This happens because February’s shorter length shifts the calendar just enough to allow the extra occurrences.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Scoring occurrences of that magnitude were normalized under the former Mavericks duo of Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic, but Marshall didn’t want to make a big deal out of it.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 9 Feb. 2026
Today these words well describe what’s occurring in the Orwellian occurrences in our nation’s streets.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
While such storms are not rare occurrences, the recipe of weather events leading up to the first snowflake doesn’t follow any distinctive pattern, at least not one researchers and meteorologists have been able to identify.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 28 Jan. 2026
Stocks may decline even during robust market conditions — consider occurrences like earnings reports, business updates, or outlook revisions.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Each episode tracks a single day around this private ceremony, and each day Rachel’s paranoia and superstition, fed by an accelerating number of strange occurrences, ramps up.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Jan. 2026
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
Concerned about corporate image and dwindling morale, the store manager convinces a group of employees to stay overnight to investigate these occurrences.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
This happens because February’s shorter length shifts the calendar just enough to allow the extra occurrences.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Scoring occurrences of that magnitude were normalized under the former Mavericks duo of Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic, but Marshall didn’t want to make a big deal out of it.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 9 Feb. 2026
Today these words well describe what’s occurring in the Orwellian occurrences in our nation’s streets.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
While such storms are not rare occurrences, the recipe of weather events leading up to the first snowflake doesn’t follow any distinctive pattern, at least not one researchers and meteorologists have been able to identify.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 28 Jan. 2026
Stocks may decline even during robust market conditions — consider occurrences like earnings reports, business updates, or outlook revisions.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Each episode tracks a single day around this private ceremony, and each day Rachel’s paranoia and superstition, fed by an accelerating number of strange occurrences, ramps up.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occurrences
Noun
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Seitz’s attorneys, however, argued the video supported their version of events.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The enforcement is unpredictable; a grower may be ordered to conduct a recall and pay fines for a situation that others face without penalty, even when no adverse health events are reported.—
Rino Ferrarese,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Until these two things occur, basic accountability and justice will remain out of reach.—
Amy Wallace,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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No incidents have ever been reported, but one former member of the organization was unsurprised at the team’s unhappiness, comparing his experience with the plane to opening the door of a modern luxury car only to find amenities and seats inside that belong in a 40-year-old sedan.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
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Two people were stabbed an hour apart in separate incidents Friday night in Brooklyn and Manhattan, cops said.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Unusual circumstances in the inning as Binderup blasted a shot back at the pitcher, and the ball got caught in the pitcher's jersey.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Mar. 2026
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Leighty declined to provide further details about the mariner and the circumstances of their death, citing the ongoing investigation.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The first two episodes of Scrubs premiere back-to-back Wednesday, February 25 at 8pm ET/PT on ABC.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2026
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Season 4’s itinerary spans multiple territories and eras, with episodes dedicated to Greece’s Acropolis of Athens, Germany’s Neuschwanstein Castle, and France’s Pierrefonds Castle and the medieval city of Carcassonne.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
24 Feb. 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 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,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Occurrences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occurrences. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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