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
  • Since the turn of the 21st century, the Eddie winner for theatrical drama has gone on to score the Academy Award for Best Editing 14 of 24 times — but only once in the past four years.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • At times, Margiela has shown sporadically over recent years, in line with Galliano’s own schedule rather than the breakneck fashion calendar.
    Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of times
Noun
  • Having partners who understand the industry inside and out has made all the difference, helping to meet today’s logistical demands and tomorrow’s growth opportunities.
    Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Cato’s number two ranking was due to a mixture of positives and opportunities for improvement.
    Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of opportunities
Noun
  • While no team would complete the course in the first year, DARPA held subsequent events including the DARPA Urban Challenge in 2007 to encourage investment in technology to enable vehicles to drive autonomously in cities.
    Gustavo Castillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The problem is the hedge fund typically generates lots of taxable events that are not necessarily immediate income or asset value to the customer.
    Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of events
Noun
  • Other moments featured in the photo carousel included Malti admiring some Christmas trees, cuddling with mom in a hotel bathrobe, sharing her artwork on a sketch pad, and playing with a doll from Disney's Moana.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The show also generates lots of buzz and memorable moments.
    Jenelle Riley, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of moments
Noun
  • Below, a look at five things to do now to avoid vitamin D deficiency this winter and beyond.
    Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • First things first - Gimenez does a couple of things very well.
    Tony Blengino, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of things
Noun
  • The background explanation is all well and good but irrelevant because the Sony hack isn’t your ordinary circumstances.
    Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Funny how the tables turn depending on the circumstances.
    Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of circumstances
Verb
  • Also remember that nothing brings people together quite like helping others.
    Adrian Gostick, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Which brings me to defense stocks—one defense stock in particular.
    Brett Owens, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of brings
Verb
  • Winning the Free Shipping Game For Holiday Consumer willingness to increase cart size for free shipping creates a strategic opportunity for retailers to optimize threshold policies.
    Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This surplus of position players — a first-world problem, for sure — creates a roster jam almost everywhere except at catcher, which notably is the area where baseball president Jed Hoyer and general manager Carter Hawkins appear to be attempting to address.
    Phil Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of creates
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