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
Lanolin is a deeply moisturizing oil naturally occurring in sheep's wool, humanely (and cruelty-free) sourced by Australian sheep farmers.
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 12 Apr. 2026
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Minnesota was the most recent team to have such few shots, occurring three years ago against Quinnipiac.
—Mark Anderson, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
In both 2024 and 2025, The Post examined only the arrests that the data identified as occurring in Colorado or at a specific location within the state.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
The key is to choose the same battery of tests over a long period (three to five years) to recognize any changes that might be occurring.
—Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2026
Bangladesh has modified its vaccine schedule after health officials found a significant share of measles cases were occurring in infants younger than 9 months, who are not yet eligible for routine vaccination, according to local reports.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 12 Apr. 2026
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Minnesota was the most recent team to have such few shots, occurring three years ago against Quinnipiac.
—Mark Anderson, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
In both 2024 and 2025, The Post examined only the arrests that the data identified as occurring in Colorado or at a specific location within the state.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
The key is to choose the same battery of tests over a long period (three to five years) to recognize any changes that might be occurring.
—Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2026
Bangladesh has modified its vaccine schedule after health officials found a significant share of measles cases were occurring in infants younger than 9 months, who are not yet eligible for routine vaccination, according to local reports.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occurring
happening
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When insurance adjusters examined the roadway where the crashes were happening, there were no obvious hazards—like faulty lighting or an especially steep grade—that could account for this newfound profusion.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Lots of factors and complications, and a trade even coming close to happening would mark a stark departure from how the team operated 14 months ago.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Occurring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occurring. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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