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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
Caroline Frost, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2024
Brown marked the occasion by posting a gallery of photos to social media from her 9 years making the show.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 21 Dec. 2024
Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 25 June 2024
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
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This week saw the 15th anniversary of the death of Brittany Murphy, and one of her co-stars took the occasion to remember her fondly.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2024
Brown marked the occasion by posting a gallery of photos to social media from her 9 years making the show.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 21 Dec. 2024
Verb
The city knows this, of course, and has laid out an array of upgrade plans, including the new one that occasioned Joshi’s comments.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 25 June 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for occasion
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Get The Recipe Tomato Aspic There was once a time when the tomato aspic was the highlight of luncheon buffets.Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
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My thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.David Brennan, ABC News, 30 Dec. 2024
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With Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran on the defensive, Israel will have the opportunity to redefine itself.Ben Krull, New York Daily News, 29 Dec. 2024
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This decision left Briscoe without a seat and opened up the opportunity to step into the shoes of Martin Truex Jr at Joe Gibbs Racing.David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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Lack of work-life balance is one of the leading causes of job stress.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Though this wasn't technically the Kardashian-Jenner's official holiday card, any rare opportunity for almost the whole busy family to be photographed together is a cause to celebrate.Kate Hogan, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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In Abuja, the church was forced to cancel the event, leaving bags of rice and clothing items inside.Chinedu Asadu, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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Miocic was destroyed by Jon Jones in the main event of UFC 309.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Saturday brought a small flurry of transactions, as the Guardians and Diamondbacks made a trade and Paul Goldschmidt and Carlos Santana found 2025 homes.Keith Law, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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The effort, which proved successful, brought further awareness to Wyss’s giving.Gabe Kaminsky, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Dec. 2024
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Friends, The Big Bang Theory and Modern Family are three iconic sitcoms that have brought many people laughter, tears and relatable moments over the years.Mark Travers, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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The other key moment in 2024 was the halving, an event that takes places every four years and reduces the supply of bitcoin onto the market.Ryan Browne,Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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The rest of the state, including Akron, Canton, Cleveland and Columbus, has a 33-40% chance of seeing higher than normal temperatures in late winter and early spring.Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2024
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What To Know AccuWeather images suggest there could be chances of snow showers around the Northeastern and Eastern United States on Christmas Eve, with a mixture of rain and snow forecast in parts of Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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The only thing that ever really prevents circumstances like this from emerging again is accountability.New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 Dec. 2024
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Encourage a flexible approach to work, utilizing remote and hybrid models as needed, to ensure employees can work efficiently and effectively, no matter the circumstances.Mo Hamzian, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Occasion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occasion. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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