as in happens
to take place
let me know when the lunar eclipse is scheduled to occur
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Recent Examples of occurs
Tetanus occurs when the spores enter the body through an injury.
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Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
Blame it on a religious daily skin-care routine, but what occurs then is a fairer face, but a toastier torso and arms.
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Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
Transmission occurs human-to-human following close and prolonged contact during the early phase of the illness, when the virus is more transmissible, according to WHO.
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Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Learn why mold growth occurs, how to prevent it, and what to do if your washing machine develops a mold problem.
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Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
Waiting until a lawsuit or judgment occurs can significantly narrow the paths available to resolve the debt.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
22 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.
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Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
Move to higher ground if heavy rain or rising water occurs.
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Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
—
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
Blame it on a religious daily skin-care routine, but what occurs then is a fairer face, but a toastier torso and arms.
—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
Transmission occurs human-to-human following close and prolonged contact during the early phase of the illness, when the virus is more transmissible, according to WHO.
—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Learn why mold growth occurs, how to prevent it, and what to do if your washing machine develops a mold problem.
—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
Waiting until a lawsuit or judgment occurs can significantly narrow the paths available to resolve the debt.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
22 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occurs
happens
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At its core, the play examines what happens when loyalty to an institution collides with a commitment to the truth, as a young lawyer risks his career to challenge powerful military leaders and expose wrongdoing within the ranks.
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At Cosmedica, the price is built to remove the small logistics that make a foreign trip stressful, and most of the planning happens before a patient lands.
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“Occurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occurs. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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