as in happens
to take place
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Recent Examples of occurs
Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
They are regulated by CMS and overseen by the Health Resources and Services Administration, but that oversight occurs primarily through certification standards, performance metrics, and periodic audits rather than routine public disclosure requirements.
—Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
The reproduction of systemic racism occurs not simply through white denial but also through the promotion of cultural incompetency.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
If harm occurs, liability frameworks must be defined with ramifications.
—Victoria Bousis, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
The length of the regular season — and the attrition that occurs over the course of it — beckons for depth.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
This always occurs around the summer months.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
Social media company Discord announced plans in February to roll out mandatory age verification globally, which the company said would rely on verification methods designed so facial analysis occurs on a user’s device and submitted data would be deleted immediately.
—Barbara Booth, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
Nasal polyps, which are found in up to 4% of people, are an outgrowth of the nasal lining that usually occurs in both nostrils.
—Adam Taylor, CNN Money, 8 Mar. 2026
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
They are regulated by CMS and overseen by the Health Resources and Services Administration, but that oversight occurs primarily through certification standards, performance metrics, and periodic audits rather than routine public disclosure requirements.
—Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
The reproduction of systemic racism occurs not simply through white denial but also through the promotion of cultural incompetency.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
If harm occurs, liability frameworks must be defined with ramifications.
—Victoria Bousis, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
The length of the regular season — and the attrition that occurs over the course of it — beckons for depth.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
This always occurs around the summer months.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
Social media company Discord announced plans in February to roll out mandatory age verification globally, which the company said would rely on verification methods designed so facial analysis occurs on a user’s device and submitted data would be deleted immediately.
—Barbara Booth, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
Nasal polyps, which are found in up to 4% of people, are an outgrowth of the nasal lining that usually occurs in both nostrils.
—Adam Taylor, CNN Money, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occurs
happens
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This is where the tax-free growth actually happens, so choosing and allocating investments is the step that makes the Roth worth opening.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Occurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occurs. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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