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, 16 Mar. 2026
Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2026
This warning indicates extreme fire weather conditions are either occurring now or are likely to occur because of a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry vegetation.
—Suryatapa Chakraborty, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
Most plumbers recommend cleaning drains monthly to prevent clogs from occurring in the first place.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
There’s also some of the content that’s emerged that really [highlights] activism at its highest level to show the exploitation and corruption that’s occurring on our planet.
—Gqlshare, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Broward situation reflects national trend Disputes between hospitals and insurers over reimbursement rates and claim payments, like those in Broward County, are occurring nationwide.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Dignified transfers of military members have been occurring at Dover since its establishment in 1948, and are a solemn show of respect for those who lose their lives in the nation's service.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 7 Mar. 2026
Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2026
This warning indicates extreme fire weather conditions are either occurring now or are likely to occur because of a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry vegetation.
—Suryatapa Chakraborty, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
Most plumbers recommend cleaning drains monthly to prevent clogs from occurring in the first place.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
There’s also some of the content that’s emerged that really [highlights] activism at its highest level to show the exploitation and corruption that’s occurring on our planet.
—Gqlshare, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Broward situation reflects national trend Disputes between hospitals and insurers over reimbursement rates and claim payments, like those in Broward County, are occurring nationwide.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Dignified transfers of military members have been occurring at Dover since its establishment in 1948, and are a solemn show of respect for those who lose their lives in the nation's service.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 7 Mar. 2026
Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occurring
happening
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Vogue is committed to reporting and riffing on the global fashion conversation—always filtered through the lens of culture and what’s happening in the world at large.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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Sustained, strong winds with even stronger gusts are happening.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Occurring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occurring. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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