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
Public pressure can elevate issues and influence public debate; however, lasting change occurs when principles are effectively translated into policies, programs, and institutions.
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Britney Porter, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Ninety-seven percent of tropical cyclone activity occurs during this time period, NOAA said.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 June 2026
The packages execute an obfuscated payload that can run during the npm install process, which occurs before a developer imports or actually uses the package in a production environment.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
In fact, a bit of shade may extend their harvest season by delaying bolting, which occurs when plants flower and go to seed.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2026
When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 25 May 2026
Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 May 2026
Razor bumps can range from ingrown hairs to folliculitis, which occurs when the hair follicle becomes inflamed.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 May 2026
Britney Porter, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Ninety-seven percent of tropical cyclone activity occurs during this time period, NOAA said.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 June 2026
The packages execute an obfuscated payload that can run during the npm install process, which occurs before a developer imports or actually uses the package in a production environment.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
In fact, a bit of shade may extend their harvest season by delaying bolting, which occurs when plants flower and go to seed.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2026
When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 25 May 2026
Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 May 2026
Razor bumps can range from ingrown hairs to folliculitis, which occurs when the hair follicle becomes inflamed.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occurs
happens
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Today, the property is a best-case example of the magic that happens when old meets new.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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And unlike in-person voting, where verification happens upfront, mail-in ballots must be inspected and have signatures verified.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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“Occurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occurs. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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