as in happening
to take place
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Recent Examples of occurring
Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.
—
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Mar. 2026
The same trend is occurring at universities across Florida.
—Anastasios Kamoutsas, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
Next-gen thin-film solar cells Kesterite is a naturally occurring mineral composed of copper, zinc, tin, and sulfur (CZTS).
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
For example, a legal cannabis gummy is currently held to residual ethanol specifications more stringent than the alcohol levels occurring naturally in a ripe banana.
—Rino Ferrarese, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Feb. 2026
That does not mean violence is occurring everywhere in the region, but conditions can change quickly — particularly on highways and near law enforcement activity.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 22 Feb. 2026
Although the crackdown tamped down the largest protests, smaller ones are still occurring, according to protesters and to videos shared on social media.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Another consideration is the presence of naturally occurring compounds like phytic acid in oats, which can interfere with mineral absorption and, in some cases, further contribute to digestive discomfort.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Mar. 2026
The same trend is occurring at universities across Florida.
—Anastasios Kamoutsas, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
Next-gen thin-film solar cells Kesterite is a naturally occurring mineral composed of copper, zinc, tin, and sulfur (CZTS).
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
For example, a legal cannabis gummy is currently held to residual ethanol specifications more stringent than the alcohol levels occurring naturally in a ripe banana.
—Rino Ferrarese, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Feb. 2026
That does not mean violence is occurring everywhere in the region, but conditions can change quickly — particularly on highways and near law enforcement activity.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 22 Feb. 2026
Although the crackdown tamped down the largest protests, smaller ones are still occurring, according to protesters and to videos shared on social media.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Another consideration is the presence of naturally occurring compounds like phytic acid in oats, which can interfere with mineral absorption and, in some cases, further contribute to digestive discomfort.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occurring
happening
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Liquidity is happening, and will only increase.—
Maurizio Caio,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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There is a lot of change happening on the home front, encouraging you to remodel parts of your dwelling.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Occurring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occurring. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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