occurring (to)

present participle of occur (to)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for occurring (to)
striking
Verb
  • The crowd points their phones at the pair, who are alternating between short dances, rhythmic movements, and striking poses.
    Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Oliver then cited how the Department of Transportation has two open investigations into Waymo, which is featured in the series, including for striking a child in the vicinity of a school.
    Marlow Stern, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
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“Occurring (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occurring%20%28to%29. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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