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
These are not naturally occurring like land and labor.
—
Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Beneath it all, naturally occurring glacial ice a mile deep sparkles like a cache of diamonds.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
With mountain snowpack sharply reduced, the region’s water supplies are facing mounting challenges and elevated wildfire risk is occurring earlier than usual.
—Daniel Manzo, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Of course, Democrats have in the past also tried to nationalize elections, with one onerous example occurring during the Biden administration.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
This is Woods’ second rollover crash, the first occurring in 2021 in the Pacific Palisades.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
This initiative will include site-specific weather warnings, as well as text and call alerts when severe weather is occurring or expected to occur.
—Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Mar. 2026
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2026
And not just another species, but a species that very closely mimic naturally occurring diseases of aging in humans.
—Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Beneath it all, naturally occurring glacial ice a mile deep sparkles like a cache of diamonds.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
With mountain snowpack sharply reduced, the region’s water supplies are facing mounting challenges and elevated wildfire risk is occurring earlier than usual.
—Daniel Manzo, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Of course, Democrats have in the past also tried to nationalize elections, with one onerous example occurring during the Biden administration.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
This is Woods’ second rollover crash, the first occurring in 2021 in the Pacific Palisades.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
This initiative will include site-specific weather warnings, as well as text and call alerts when severe weather is occurring or expected to occur.
—Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Mar. 2026
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2026
And not just another species, but a species that very closely mimic naturally occurring diseases of aging in humans.
—Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occurring
happening
Verb
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What is happening here is human destruction.—
Peter D'Oench,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The mental health system is largely crisis-driven, with interventions happening in response to an emergency need.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Occurring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occurring. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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