OCCURS (TO) Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

occurs (to)

verb

present tense third-person singular of occur (to)

as in comes (to)

to enter the mind of it didn't occur to me to ask until much later

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strikes

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The handheld strikes a near perfect balance between authentically re-creating the GBA’s design while updating its hardware with new controls, a much better screen, and the flexibility of Android at a price that feels like a bargain.

— Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026
That’s exactly what just happened as Bloom Energy strikes a multiyear deal to place its name on the Philadelphia 76ers’ jersey.

— Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026

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