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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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Lisa Dennis, commissioner of the Department for Community Based Services, said during the meeting that an error payment occurs when a household receives more or less than the benefit amount, which was set at a $57 tolerance level starting in fiscal year 2025.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
Under the new process, property owners will still receive a notice when a violation occurs, but if the issue is not corrected within seven days, the Parks and Recreation Department will step in to mow or clean the property, the release states.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2025
During the finale, viewers will see the final three couples as the last rose ceremony occurs.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The nonprofit raised the scholarship funds at its annual Porchfest Music Festival, which occurs every September in Westhaven.
—Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
Elk mating season occurs during the months of September and October, according to National Park Service, with single calves born May to late June.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 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, 5 Aug. 2025
Wisconsin could request more from the CDC if an outbreak occurs.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Lisa Dennis, commissioner of the Department for Community Based Services, said during the meeting that an error payment occurs when a household receives more or less than the benefit amount, which was set at a $57 tolerance level starting in fiscal year 2025.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
Under the new process, property owners will still receive a notice when a violation occurs, but if the issue is not corrected within seven days, the Parks and Recreation Department will step in to mow or clean the property, the release states.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2025
During the finale, viewers will see the final three couples as the last rose ceremony occurs.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The nonprofit raised the scholarship funds at its annual Porchfest Music Festival, which occurs every September in Westhaven.
—Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
Elk mating season occurs during the months of September and October, according to National Park Service, with single calves born May to late June.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 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, 5 Aug. 2025
Wisconsin could request more from the CDC if an outbreak occurs.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occurs
happens
Verb
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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,
5 Sep. 2025
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Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Occurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occurs. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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