Synonyms of occurring

occurring

verb

present participle of occur

as in happening

to take place

let me know when the lunar eclipse is scheduled to occur

Synonyms & Similar Words

• happening
• being
• coming
• doing
• transpiring
• coming down
• befalling
• happing
• passing
• coming off
• going on
• cooking
• coming about
• going down
• arising
• coming to pass
• rising
• betiding
• chancing
• developing
• proceeding
• intervening
• shaping (up)
• resulting
• materializing
• coming up
• springing (up)
• cropping (up)
• following
• falling out
• breaking
• turning out
• going off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of occurring

The local whale deaths, occurring in quick succession over a span of less than two months, were cause for alarm among some animal activists. — Emily Hoerner, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

Meanwhile, the Vintage Bazaar is in locations throughout New England, with the October market occurring in Haverhill, MA. — Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 3 Nov. 2026

Now, a shift is occurring—one that goes beyond simply incorporating Indigenous culture into the cruise experience. — Karen Gardiner, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026

The fair was scheduled to take place from October 23-25 with VIP previews occurring in the days leading up. — News Desk, Artforum, 2 Nov. 2026

Operando Raman spectroscopy tracks chemical changes occurring at electrode surfaces, while electrochemical impedance spectroscopy measures changes in electrical resistance. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026

Businesses also need continuity plans that consider several failures occurring together, such as a cyclone followed by power cuts and transport disruption. — Sibi Arasu, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Fernandez said there are only two potential explanations for what is occurring. — CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

The charges stemmed from incidents allegedly occurring in 2015. — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026