as in happening
to take place
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Recent Examples of occurring
But recent travel trends show that a major shift is occurring, and that's who is travelling to the country's medical tourism hubs.
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Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
However, a shift is occurring, with younger stars and their fans more willing to embrace progressive ideals and publicly criticize the right.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
The possibilities are endless, but three stand out as having a higher likelihood of occurring.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the fall equinox, typically occurring in either September or October.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Oct. 2025
With the biggest harvests occurring in the fall, this particular full moon's illumination was especially significant, according to NASA.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2025
The event is occurring at a Marine Corps base in Quantico, Virginia, a secure site an hour south of the nation's capital.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
However, a shift is occurring, with younger stars and their fans more willing to embrace progressive ideals and publicly criticize the right.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
The possibilities are endless, but three stand out as having a higher likelihood of occurring.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the fall equinox, typically occurring in either September or October.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Oct. 2025
With the biggest harvests occurring in the fall, this particular full moon's illumination was especially significant, according to NASA.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2025
The event is occurring at a Marine Corps base in Quantico, Virginia, a secure site an hour south of the nation's capital.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occurring
happening
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Dashcam Deals The Rove R2-4K Dual dash cam features 4K front and 1080p rear recording, giving you sharp coverage of everything happening around your car, day or night.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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During the Premier League season, The Athletic’s Newcastle United subscribers can ask our writers covering the club for their views and insight into what’s happening at St James’ Park.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Occurring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occurring. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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