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.
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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
Lanolin is a deeply moisturizing oil naturally occurring in sheep's wool, humanely (and cruelty-free) sourced by Australian sheep farmers.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
The Padres must hope so, because a similar exodus is occurring again.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Feb. 2026
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
Lanolin is a deeply moisturizing oil naturally occurring in sheep's wool, humanely (and cruelty-free) sourced by Australian sheep farmers.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
The Padres must hope so, because a similar exodus is occurring again.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occurring
happening
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While this is happening, grad students who are doing incredible research are struggling to make ends meet and hundreds of capable students are being turned down by medical schools.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Feb. 2026
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Like its classic counterpart, the scent is exciting, but this time the bright citrus, ginger, and creamy magnolia offer promise of what’s to come, rather than painting a picture of what’s happening in the current moment.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Occurring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occurring. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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