as in happens
to take place
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Recent Examples of occurs
The acute phase usually occurs within the first few weeks or months of infection.
—
Greta Cross, Freep.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Direct response typically occurs when critical infrastructure is threatened, as seen in incidents like the NASDAQ hack in 2010 or recent attacks on telecom companies.
—Austin Berglas, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
If that occurs, a much larger advance could unfold.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Most tropical activity in the Atlantic – depressions, storms and hurricanes – occurs from mid-August to mid-October.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Game 2 occurs in New York on Wednesday, with the Mercury in a must-win situation.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
This occurs as the retinal rods increase their sensitivity by regenerating rhodopsin, a light-sensitive pigment, over a period of time.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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, 10 Sep. 2025
Greta Cross, Freep.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Direct response typically occurs when critical infrastructure is threatened, as seen in incidents like the NASDAQ hack in 2010 or recent attacks on telecom companies.
—Austin Berglas, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
If that occurs, a much larger advance could unfold.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Most tropical activity in the Atlantic – depressions, storms and hurricanes – occurs from mid-August to mid-October.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Game 2 occurs in New York on Wednesday, with the Mercury in a must-win situation.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
This occurs as the retinal rods increase their sensitivity by regenerating rhodopsin, a light-sensitive pigment, over a period of time.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occurs
happens
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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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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But what happens after the selfie is taken?—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Occurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occurs. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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