as in happens
to take place
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Recent Examples of occurs
The most significant loss of neurons occurs in an area of the brainstem called the substantia nigra, according to NINDS.
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Mason Leib, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Typical orthopedic shoulder pain usually occurs after an injury, overuse, sleeping awkwardly, lifting something heavy or repetitive motion, according to the doctor.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The mechanism that Tonegawa discovered was a kind of mutation that occurs only in lymphocytes.
—Jerome Groopman, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2026
Chronic pain is pain that occurs for at least three months.
—Margaret Cirino, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
When Catholic, Protestant, evangelical and independent congregations work together, something unusual occurs.
—Michael J Christensen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Mason Leib, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Typical orthopedic shoulder pain usually occurs after an injury, overuse, sleeping awkwardly, lifting something heavy or repetitive motion, according to the doctor.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The mechanism that Tonegawa discovered was a kind of mutation that occurs only in lymphocytes.
—Jerome Groopman, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2026
Chronic pain is pain that occurs for at least three months.
—Margaret Cirino, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
When Catholic, Protestant, evangelical and independent congregations work together, something unusual occurs.
—Michael J Christensen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occurs
happens
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What happens next Authorities emphasize that the charges are allegations, and Mance is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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What happens when that falls apart?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Occurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occurs. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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