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as in cause
someone or something responsible for a result
the missing money proved to be the occasion of much strife between the two brothers
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as in event
something that happens
weddings are generally happy occasions
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as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
the announcement concerning the change in scheduling occasioned much confusion
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Recent Examples of occasion
Nora Colomer, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
The large capacity ensures that each sip is savored, making every occasion feel special.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
The Editors, National Review, 22 Oct. 2024
The Jewish Museum brought the drawings to New York, where Zoya occasioned a story in The New York Times, among other outlets, not on account of her artwork, exactly, but because she was heckled and did something unusual in response.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Matching Christmas pajamas is one way to make the occasion more festive.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
The large capacity ensures that each sip is savored, making every occasion feel special.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
The source of last week’s leak of U.S. intelligence about Israel’s plans to strike Iran, which has occasioned an investigation, isn’t yet known.
—The Editors, National Review, 22 Oct. 2024
The Jewish Museum brought the drawings to New York, where Zoya occasioned a story in The New York Times, among other outlets, not on account of her artwork, exactly, but because she was heckled and did something unusual in response.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for occasion
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Details on Dunkin', Chick-fil-A, Wendy's, more Black Friday store hours 2024: What time do IKEA, TJ Maxx, Gap, Burlington and more open?Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024
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Outside of turnover margin, Alabama won almost every major statistical category on Saturday: total yards, third-down conversions, time of possession, red zone offense and more.Kennington Smith III, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
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The new project is expected to create between 150 to 200 job opportunities.Fernanda Figueroa, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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In some ways, the cuts in Arizona’s Colorado River deliveries have opened literal space for new opportunities.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Amid the holiday hustle and bustle, we are reminded that this is a season of giving and many may be seeking a meaningful cause to support.Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 28 Nov. 2024
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The officers took over the CPR and cleared the area to determine the cause of the electrocution.Raven Brunner, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Williams envisions two- to three-day immersive events where fans, hotel guests, high rollers and families can get in the ring and have fun before the matches.Candace Oehler, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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The couple first met at a strip club charity event in 2003.Colson Thayer, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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With college costs continuing to rise, every contribution helps offset future expenses, bringing a bit more peace of mind to long-term education planning.Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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They’re united by a certain soulfulness, and, more often than not, a musical element that brings it out.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 28 Nov. 2024
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Each of these movies was smart, exciting, and relevant to the present moment, with a point of view that centered the daily struggles of ordinary folks.Noel Murray, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
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But one thing everyone can probably agree on is the importance of being there for your kids’ most important moments.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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People with the gene have about an 80 percent chance of developing diffuse stomach cancer.Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Tennessee can solidify their chances of making it into the CFP field with a win again their cross-state rival Vanderbilt on Saturday.Kevin Dotson, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
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Fast Fire Watch Guards, as a front-runner in the industry, ensures their team is more than equipped to adapt, no matter the circumstances.Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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While the application is pretty straightforward, sorting out some of the circumstances—this is a facts and circumstances-heavy analysis—may be more complicated.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Occasion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occasion. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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