as in happening
to take place
let me know when the lunar eclipse is scheduled to occur
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Recent Examples of occurring
Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2026
The school systems also must be able to demonstrate this is occurring via detailed budget reporting and monthly expenditure reporting.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2026
Many naturally occurring substances, like lead or cyanide, can be toxic if consumed even in small amounts.
—Gary Kirkilas Ii, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Republicans in the hearing largely targeted Walz and his leadership, placing blame for the fraud occurring under his watch.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
An extreme cold warning is issued when dangerously cold air temperatures or wind chill values are expected or occurring.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Lake effect snow was also occurring south of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, the weather service said.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Massive delays have impacted thousands of travelers in recent days, with some of the most severe disruptions occurring in Chicago, New York and New Jersey.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
The warning forecasts sustained surface winds, or frequent gusts, in the range of 34 knots (39 mph) to 47 knots (54 mph), either predicted or occurring, and not directly associated with a tropical cyclone, the NWS glossary explains.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2026
The school systems also must be able to demonstrate this is occurring via detailed budget reporting and monthly expenditure reporting.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2026
Many naturally occurring substances, like lead or cyanide, can be toxic if consumed even in small amounts.
—Gary Kirkilas Ii, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Republicans in the hearing largely targeted Walz and his leadership, placing blame for the fraud occurring under his watch.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
An extreme cold warning is issued when dangerously cold air temperatures or wind chill values are expected or occurring.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Lake effect snow was also occurring south of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, the weather service said.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Massive delays have impacted thousands of travelers in recent days, with some of the most severe disruptions occurring in Chicago, New York and New Jersey.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
The warning forecasts sustained surface winds, or frequent gusts, in the range of 34 knots (39 mph) to 47 knots (54 mph), either predicted or occurring, and not directly associated with a tropical cyclone, the NWS glossary explains.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occurring
happening
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Until now, that region has been completely out of reach, and scientists could only guess what was happening there.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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None of this means, of course, that the players and staff weren’t affected by what was happening in their city.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Occurring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occurring. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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