1
as in incident
something that happens
dinnertime was devoted to talking over the day's events, not to watching television
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2
as in possibility
something that might happen
in the event of rain, graduation ceremonies will be held indoors
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3
as in tournament
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize
figure skating is usually one of the most popular events in the winter Olympics
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4
as in party
a social gathering
the mayor's evenings are often tied up with one event after another
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Recent Examples of event
Pryor gets to direct the talented teams who curate the exhibits and the museum’s events.
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Bridgette Bartlett Royall, Essence, 26 Feb. 2025
In fact, the season 2 premiere will begin a year after the events of the season 1 finale.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 26 Feb. 2025
The Bike Library does this by renting, repairing and selling bikes, while organizing community rides and events centered on biking and coffee roasted by another young Raleigh venture, Left Hook Coffee.
Driving the news: The Bike Library has been working from a shipping container near Lake Raleigh.
—Zachery Eanes, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
Most events—about six out of every 10—had at least some seats selling below face value, with a third of tickets sold within a month of the game going for below the original price.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 26 Feb. 2025
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Bridgette Bartlett Royall, Essence, 26 Feb. 2025
In fact, the season 2 premiere will begin a year after the events of the season 1 finale.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 26 Feb. 2025
The Bike Library does this by renting, repairing and selling bikes, while organizing community rides and events centered on biking and coffee roasted by another young Raleigh venture, Left Hook Coffee.
Driving the news: The Bike Library has been working from a shipping container near Lake Raleigh.
—Zachery Eanes, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
Most events—about six out of every 10—had at least some seats selling below face value, with a third of tickets sold within a month of the game going for below the original price.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for event
Noun
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Current case numbers include those that occurred between the initial 2018 incident and now, as the outbreak is ongoing. Need a break?—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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Footage of the incident, captured on a livestream camera, showed a plume of smoke bursting out and debris flying through the air.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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In March, a California Judge will decide whether to commute the brothers sentences' of life in prison without the possibility of parole, potentially paving the way for their release.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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The damage to his lungs was already chronic, and in recent days a few cardinals have openly spoken about the possibility of Francis resigning, as his predecessor Benedict XVI did in 2013.—
Elisabetta Povoledo,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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What was once a friendly, neighborly rivalry on the ice has become a high-stakes political showdown in Thursday night's 4 Nations Face-Off tournament championship hockey game between the U.S. and Canada.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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Earlier in the tournament, fans in Montreal booed the U.S. national anthem before Team USA's first game against Finland.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2025
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McConnell, the Kentucky Republican who turned 83 on Thursday, is the longest-serving Senate party leader in history.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Bowery’s party costumes and body of work across fashion, music and performance is being recognized in an exhibition at the Tate Modern that will open on Feb. 27.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
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One thing, however, stood out: a heavily bandaged left wrist.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
22 Feb. 2025
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But ignorance is also power if not knowing certain things or leaving certain things unexamined permit you to continue in your life and not be paralyzed.—
Sean Illing,
Vox,
22 Feb. 2025
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The United States is seeing the worst flu season in more than a decade, with cases still trending up.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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So far, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has documented 68 cases in humans, one of which was fatal.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
19 Feb. 2025
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Tune in on Sunday to see which team will get the victory in this 2025 ICC Champions Trophy competition.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
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Sunday’s performance will kick off with Anthony, and will be followed by a set from Venezuelan comedian George Harris, the song competition, and Bacilos as the grand finale.—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
23 Feb. 2025
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Under state law, murder in the first degree only applies to a narrow list of aggravating circumstances, including when the victim is a judge, a police officer or a first responder, or when the killing involves a murder-for-hire or an intent to commit terrorism.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN,
21 Feb. 2025
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The thematic architecture is lucidly in place in this tale of sons stepping out of the shadows of their fathers to test their mettle in the most perilous of circumstances.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Event.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/event. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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