occurs

present tense third-person singular of occur

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Recent Examples of occurs Chronic urticaria occurs when hives are caused by certain environmental or physical factors, whereas chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) isn’t triggered by external factors. Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 1 Oct. 2025 Sunscald occurs most often on plants located along a wall with an intense southern or western exposure. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025 What a shutdown usually means Shutdowns are typically short-term events, and whatever economic damage occurs during that time tends to be limited and quickly fixed. Matt Egan, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025 And this interbrain synchrony — which only occurs in certain brain areas, not the whole brain — seems to support things like teamwork. Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 1 Oct. 2025 But according to government guidance, personnel must return home as soon as possible if a shutdown occurs while on work travel. Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025 The commentary on how responsibilities take over our lives, forcing us to dismiss what’s truly valuable, never dares to substantially poke at the reasons why this occurs, such as economic inequality, lack of opportunities and corporate greed. Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025 Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025 If a shutdown occurs, the federal flood insurance program would also immediately close to new policies until there's a spending deal, according to Jaret Seiberg, financial services policy analyst at TD Cowen. Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occurs
happens
Verb
  • But let’s see what happens when Mississippi State takes its show on the road in a game of significance (sorry, Southern Miss).
    Matt Hayes, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025

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