as in happens
to take place
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Recent Examples of occurs
As that occurs, rain chances will decrease, and temperatures will begin climbing again.
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Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 15 June 2026
For a second or subsequent violation that occurs within one year of the date of such owner’s most recent violation, be fined not more than $200.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
Move to higher ground if heavy rain or rising water occurs.
—Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2026
Rates of diabetic ketoacidosis, a life-threatening complication that occurs when insulin levels are so low that cells can no longer convert glucose into energy, were three times that of the rest of Los Angeles County.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Breakage occurs when damage to the hair shaft weakens it, causing strands to snap off.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 June 2026
Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
Best viewing occurs right as the earliest hint of dawn touches the night sky.
—Jules-Pierre Malartre, Space.com, 8 June 2026
Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 15 June 2026
For a second or subsequent violation that occurs within one year of the date of such owner’s most recent violation, be fined not more than $200.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
Move to higher ground if heavy rain or rising water occurs.
—Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2026
Rates of diabetic ketoacidosis, a life-threatening complication that occurs when insulin levels are so low that cells can no longer convert glucose into energy, were three times that of the rest of Los Angeles County.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Breakage occurs when damage to the hair shaft weakens it, causing strands to snap off.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 June 2026
Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
Best viewing occurs right as the earliest hint of dawn touches the night sky.
—Jules-Pierre Malartre, Space.com, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occurs
happens
Verb
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The video does not show what happens next inside the vehicle.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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A lot of good research happens when people can draw on tools, techniques and insights from different areas, disciplines and even fields.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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“Occurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occurs. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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