occasions 1 of 2

noun

Definition of occasionsnext
plural of occasion
1
as in times
a particular point at which an event takes place on that occasion, I didn't actually meet your father

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Relevance
2
as in opportunities
a favorable combination of circumstances, time, and place the substitute violinist rose to the occasion and performed the piece beautifully

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3
as in causes
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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4
as in events
something that happens weddings are generally happy occasions

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occasions

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of occasion
as in prompts
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 Synonyms for occasions
  1. times
  2. opportunities
  3. events
  4. moments
  5. things
  6. circumstances
  7. brings
  8. creates
Noun
  • And Americans who have flown private before are three times more likely to trust private pilots over commercial ones.
    Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • This, along with self-service brewing stations, increased hiring efforts, and redesigned store layouts, is expected to reduce wait times, especially during peak hours.
    Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of times
Noun
  • By actively participating in discussions about the global economy, a Development Attaché helps identify synergies and opportunities that contribute not just to national growth but also to global development.
    Majeed Javdani, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The team claims that the existing hook design is not optimal, creating new research opportunities to enhance the shape and control of the robot in tandem for enhanced performance in a variety of activities.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of opportunities
Noun
  • He is set to embark on a blitz across the battleground states, with several events in the last month before Election Day.
    Nidia Cavazos, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Indemnification As described by Cornell Law School, indemnification occurs when one party compensates another party for damages or losses that have occurred related to specific events.
    Eric Wood, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of events
Noun
  • To help her work those moments out physically, Ronan called on Sir Wayne McGregor, the resident choreographer of The Royal Ballet.
    Keaton Bell, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • There were other moments when Binder uncovered specific ideas that Axelrod said shifted the race's momentum.
    Zohreen Shah, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of moments
Noun
  • There are of course some areas where Salesforce could take things even further.
    Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Hopefully things pick up pace next week.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of things
Noun
  • For most people languishing on the waitlist, the program is essentially on hold, and there are reports of similar circumstances in other parts of the country, including Maine and Oklahoma.
    Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In the midst of honoring the actor’s life and successful career, the people who were close to him are also speaking about the circumstances that surrounded his death.
    Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of circumstances
Verb
  • Choose to be creative, to recognize what’s meaningful and to head in a direction that brings you joy.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • This brings the show to 58 categories, and songs will only be considered if their lyrics are at least 60% written in Spanish, Portuguese or a native regional dialect.
    Kaitlyn Schwanemann, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of brings
Verb
  • This sense of responsibility creates trust and drives better outcomes.
    Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Connection enhances collaboration and creates a more supportive work environment.
    Tanya Arturi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of creates
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