as in events
something that happens
life is full of random occurrences
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Recent Examples of occurrences
In past occurrences, though, the favorites didn’t fare well.
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Dave Campbell, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
Chenoweth’s research team studied 323 worldwide occurrences of violent and nonviolent campaigns between 1900 and 2006.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
People recorded not only special occasions but everyday occurrences.
—Marcia Greenwood, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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, 12 Apr. 2026
Some call El Niños that pass this threshold of warming super El Niños — relatively rare occurrences that are more likely to generate wide-ranging effects.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Perhaps there would be a drastic redirection in these occurrences if the lawsuit money came from the NYPD pension fund instead of from the public.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
The project will be a reimagining of the 2017 film, which centers on a police officer and a series of paranormal researchers and investigators who attempt to get to the bottom of supernatural occurrences that are centered in one neighborhood in Buenos Aires.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
Rescues and medical incidents are frequent occurrences due to the extreme conditions on Everest and its high altitude, with a handful of deaths reported every year.
—Manish Paudel, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
Dave Campbell, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
Chenoweth’s research team studied 323 worldwide occurrences of violent and nonviolent campaigns between 1900 and 2006.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
People recorded not only special occasions but everyday occurrences.
—Marcia Greenwood, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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, 12 Apr. 2026
Some call El Niños that pass this threshold of warming super El Niños — relatively rare occurrences that are more likely to generate wide-ranging effects.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Perhaps there would be a drastic redirection in these occurrences if the lawsuit money came from the NYPD pension fund instead of from the public.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
The project will be a reimagining of the 2017 film, which centers on a police officer and a series of paranormal researchers and investigators who attempt to get to the bottom of supernatural occurrences that are centered in one neighborhood in Buenos Aires.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
Rescues and medical incidents are frequent occurrences due to the extreme conditions on Everest and its high altitude, with a handful of deaths reported every year.
—Manish Paudel, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occurrences
Noun
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The residences were born out of necessity but have become cherished events for the thousands in the band’s cult.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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But Barnes noted that timing such events is difficult.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As the Moon moves through your 2nd House of Finances, clear terms help prevent confusion and keep things fair.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rodriguez is happy to see things coming together as conference play gets into full swing.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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These separate incidents have always stayed with me.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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For years, neighborhoods including LoDo and Ballpark have seen occasional violent incidents in the hours after nightclubs and bars close.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The circumstances were not the same, but the narrative sure could be.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Cody Bellinger added that various circumstances are taken into consideration.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ricky Gervais will be in attendance to give a masterclass as creator and director of Netflix’s Alley Cats, the adult animation following a group of feral cats who seek companionship while ruminating on everyday life, accompanied by a sneak peek of the first two episodes.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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Additional episodes are directed by Scott Smith and Paul Fox.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This is a daily look at the positive happenings in high school sports.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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These are just some of this week’s happenings from the metro Atlanta food and dining scene.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Occurrences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occurrences. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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